Porringer

Probably 20th century

Measurements

1-3/8 in x 4-3/4 in x 3-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Jack Jacobs

Accession Number

2013.215

Comments

This porringer, with a handle design popularly called "old English," appears to be a modern reproduction, although evidence is not as obvious as with many other modern examples.  This porringer has skimming marks on the outside bottom, suggesting that it was first cast in a mold and then spun to clean up the surface, but there are none of the usual small casting flaws on the back of the handle, nor is there a casting dam mark on the inside of the bowl at the handle.