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Porringer
about 1690–1700
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Credit Line
Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hammond
Accession Number08.313
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 497
DescriptionPorringer with everted rim, curved sides, stepped and slightly domed bottom. Part of a geometric handle, of which the tip is broken off and ends smoothed, with comparatively thick soldering underneath. Trace of center point in bowl.
Marks
Marked with maker's initials in a trefoil at center point on bottom; also marked IBV in oval on top of handle for John Brevoort (1715-1775).
InscriptionsEngraved IL/B in block letters under handle.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown, bequeathed to the Museum in 1908.