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Porringer

PewtererMade by Woodbury Pewterers (American, founded 1952)

Date1976

MediumCast pewter

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 1 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 3 5/8in. (3.8 x 13 x 9.2cm)

ClassificationsMetalware

Credit LineGift of Seth P. Holcombe

Object number1996.150.8

DescriptionCast pewter porringer with a basin-shaped body with straight tapered sides. The porringer has a bead at the rim and a flat bottom. At one side is a disc-shaped handle with an impressed emblem on the top. The emblem consists of an eagle with outstretched wings and a pen in its mouth, over a scroll of paper. A banner superimposed over the eagle has the dates "1776" and "1976". The eagle is surrounded by a circular border containing the words, "USA BICENTENNIAL". This is further surrounded by a circular border containing the words, "DAUGHTERS OF THE" above and "AMERICAN REVOLUTION" below. At the lower edge of the handle is impressed "CONNECTICUT". The handle is soldered onto the side of the porringer at the rim. The underside of the porringer has multiple scratches.

NotesSubject Note: Porringer. A porringer is a shallow, flat-bottomed bowl which has one horizontal, pierced handle that is flush with the rim. They were sometimes made in pairs or sets, and they vary in size. The precise purpose of porringers is in question, but it is thought that broth or gruel were eaten from them.

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