02-19-200602-19-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2308Boston
February 19, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Silver Porringer

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$1,900$1,900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2308Location: BostonDate / Time: February 19, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Silver Porringer, Jonathan Clarke, Newport, (1734-55) and Providence, (after 1755) Rhode Island, circular bulbous bowl with slightly angled rim, domed bottom, cast handle pierced in a keyhole pattern with eleven voids, stamped "J:CLARKE" on back of handle and engraved "S*P/M*H" on front of handle, (small handle break),ht. 1 7/8, bowl dia. 5 1/2, wd. 8 1/8 in., approx. 8 troy oz.

Note: According to a note accompanying the bowl, the porringer was from the Rogers family, "'S' on handle possibly Smith from Portsmouth" and "Pratt definitely Portsmouth, R.I."
Estimate $800-1,200

There are 2 repaired splits on the handle near where it attaches to the bowl,
minor light wear.

Keywords

Rhode Island, Jonathan Clarke, Portsmouth