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Metalware, Room 116, The Belinda Gentle Gallery

Porringer

1688-94 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pewter porringer decorated on the cover and inside the base with a cast design of flowers, enclosing profile portrait busts of William III and Queen Mary, with their cipher surmounted by a royal crown. Two openwork handles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Porringer
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter
Brief description
Pewter porringer decorated on the cover and inside the base with a cast design of flowers and portrait busts. English, late 17th century.
Physical description
Pewter porringer decorated on the cover and inside the base with a cast design of flowers, enclosing profile portrait busts of William III and Queen Mary, with their cipher surmounted by a royal crown. Two openwork handles.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 15.2cm
Credit line
Alfred Yeates Bequest
Collection
Accession number
M.51-1945

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Record createdJanuary 29, 2003
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