Porringer
- Object Name:
- Porringer
- Object ID:
- 1941.007.15
- Place of Origin:
- Probably American
- Description:
- Silver Porringer or wine taster. Flat bottom with domed center; small depression in center of bowl. Rounded sides and plain rim. Flat handle has somewhat simpler openwork designs than most. Circular depression on left end of handle, may be maker's mark or export mark. Handle is soldered to bowl. Owner's initials "MJH" are engraved in elaborate script on bottom. No maker's mark.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-1.375 W-5.75 D-3.875 inches
- Provenance:
- From donor's silver collection.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
- People:
- Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)
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