| Accession # |
1990.36 |
|
Maker |
Unknown
|
| Title |
Porringer |
| Date |
ca. 1760 |
| Medium |
Silver |
| Dimensions |
1 13/16 x 7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. (4.6 x 20 x 13.7 cm) |
| Marks |
On bottom of handle, stamped twice near each juncture with handle: "SH" in rectangle
|
| Inscriptions |
On tip of handle: "G/ H*E"
Engraved (later) in script on bottom above center punch: "JHS" |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Wunsch Americana Foundation, Inc. |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf E (Silver)
|
| Description |
Porringer, silver. Shallow bowl-shaped body with sides curved out from stepped, flat, slightly domed bottom and back to everted lip; applied handle pierced with geometric shapes.
CONDITION: Normal wear and scratches. Dents to side of bowl especially a series of small dents to proper left of handle at 90o and three large dents on front (opposite handle). One dent (from inside) below center of handle. |
