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Toy Porringer
English (London)
about 1700
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 2 cm x W. 6.8 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 in.);
Weight: 17 gm (11 dwt)
Weight: 17 gm (11 dwt)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number55.976
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe circular bowl is raised and has a flat base and curved walls. A shaped handle, formed from cut sheet, is applied to the rim.
Signed
D
Marks
On underside, Britannia, maker's mark D with a pellet between and a crown above (unrecorded)
InscriptionsEngraved on handle, "MO / to / MK".
ProvenanceBy 1936, John S. Barnet (b. 1911 - d. 1983), Boston; November, 1955, sold by Barnet to Shreve, Crump and Low, Boston; 1955, sold by Shreve, Crump and Low to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 8, 1955)