Porringer
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Lead, Pewter
Measurements
45 mm (Height); 170 mm (Diameter)
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Arlington Court, Devon
NT 986302
Summary
Bowl; Porringer - French or Flanders twin-eared provincial and poorly made porringer. Ears crudely decorated with sprigs of leaves and a clock face in relief (all scratched in the mould). Cast in a high lead content pewter alloy. One ear holed for hanging. Owner's initials MRD well struck on on ear. France or Flanders ?.