Richard Lee, Sr.
Porringer

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Maker Richard Lee, Sr.(American, 1747–1823)American, 1747–1823

Makeror Richard Lee, Jr.(American, 1775–c. 1858)American, 1775–c. 1858

CultureAmerican

Titles

Porringer

Datec. 1788–1820

Possible placeAshfield, Massachusetts, United States

Possible placeGrafton, New Hampshire, United States

Possible placeSpringfield, Vermont, United States

Possible placeLanesborough, Massachusetts, United States

MediumPewter

Dimensions3/4 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 in. (1.9 × 8.3 × 5.7 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Barbara E. Butler in memory of her husband, Dr. James J. Butler

Object numberB.2006.18

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionA pewterer, Richard Lee Jr., worked in Springfield, Vermont, 1795–1815, and Beverly, Massachusetts, 1816–1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr., an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son, and both men are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son. They are often described as being among the most innovative practitioners in pewter.
Provenance Research Ongoing Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped on the top of the handle within "C" scroll borders: "RL"

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