Reproduction of a Miniature Porringer

1934.01.0091

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction of a Miniature Porringer   (1934.01.0091)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Eating Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Early 20th century
Culture West European?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 11.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.1 cm
Weight 125 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Pewter
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing, Soldering, Cast
Munsell Color Information Light Gray (N 7/ 43.1% R)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. F. L. Stevens in Memory of Mr. Stevens
Reproduction Yes
Reproduction Information The size is not utilitarian. Probably reproduction, since many of these were made in Europe during both world wars and sold as souvenirs to be used as ashtrays or other decoration. - Acc. card, n.d.

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