Thomas Melville
Porringer

MakerAmerican, 1764–1796
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Porringer
Datec. 1793–1796 or c. 1799–1824
Possible placeNew London, Connecticut, United States
Possible placeNewport, Rhode Island, United States
MediumPewter
Dimensions2 × 7 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (5.1 × 19.7 × 14 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Barbara E. Butler in memory of her husband, Dr. James J. Butler
Object numberB.2006.17
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Description

The shaped, solid-handle porringers by members of the Melville family of Newport, Rhode Island, are admired for their undulating trefoil outline. The attribution of this vessel is somewhat challenging since two generations, an uncle and nephew, were both named Thomas.

Related examples: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Yale University Art Gallery, and Winterthur Museum.


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