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Porringer

John Tanner American
1750–75
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Porringer
  • Maker: John Tanner (1713–1785)
  • Date: 1750–75
  • Geography: Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 7/8 x 8 in. (4.8 x 20.3 cm); 8 oz. 7 dwt. (259.8 g)
    Body: Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
    Lip: Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.120.359
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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