Title
Pewter Porringer
Creator
Date
c. 1750
Description
A pewter porringer (American, c. 1750) made by Benjamin Day (1706-1757) of Newport, RI. The porringer has a pierced geometric style handle that is stamped with the initials "BD" contained in a rectangle on the reverse.
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
1 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 6 5/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5554
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