Porringer

Jesse Churchill (American, 1773–1819)

about 1800

Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silver

Dimensions 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herbert Edes

Accession Number36.44

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 472

DescriptionPorringer with curved sides, everted rim, center point on stepped and domed bottom. Keyhole handle, very neatly affixed.

InscriptionsEngraved P. U on handle

ProvenancePhineas Upham of Brookfield, Massachusetts, m. Elizabeth Sherburn, November 4, 1802; descended in the family to the donor.