Porringer

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 166

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Philip Syng Jr.

Title

Porringer

Place

Philadelphia (Object made in)

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c. 1726–1771

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Maker's mark impressed twice at left of handle: "PS" in shield Initials in Roman capitals on handle: "B/RA"

Dimensions

5.1 × 12.7 × 20.3 cm (2 1/8 × 5 3/8 × 8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society through the Mrs. Edwin A. Seipp Fund

Reference Number

1951.40

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