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Porringer

Porringer
Object name 
Porringer
Date 
20th century
Medium 
Pewter
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Bellied-bowl pewter porringer with "Old English" handle; no linen mark.
Credit Line 
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number 
1922.13
Gallery Label 
According to Donald Fennimore, this is a 20th century creation.
Provenance 
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.