Porringer

Joseph Richardson Sr. (American, 1711–1784)

about 1735

Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Medium/Technique Silver

Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 17.6 x 12.1 cm (1 1/2 x 6 15/16 x 4 3/4 in.)

Credit Line Gift in memory of Dr. George Clymer by his wife, Mrs. Clymer

Accession Number56.596

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 516

DescriptionThis porringer has curved sides, a sharply everted rim and a keyhole handle.

Marks IR in rectangle on back of handle

ProvenanceDescended in the family to Dr. George Clymer; March 10, 1939 lent by Clymer to MFA; Oct 11, 1956, gift of Mrs. Clymer to MFA.