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Gift of Robert Elsner, 2012.501.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Porringer
Gift of Robert Elsner, 2012.501.2 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Porringer

DistributorPresented by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
PewtererMade by Woodbury Pewterers American, founded 1952
Date1970
MediumPewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 5in. (12.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width of Handle): 2 1/8 x 2in. (5.4 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Robert Elsner
DescriptionPewter porringer presented to donor, Robert Elsner, as a Moses Fox Club gift of 1970. Porringer is round, with an ornate, flat pewter handle, at one side.
Object number2012.501.2
MarkingsMark on underside reads: "WOODBURY PEWTERERS / R H". In the center of the mark is an image of an eagle with outstretched wings. Under the eagle is a banner that contains the letters, "ATC (R)".
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