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Antique English Pewter Porringer of 12 Floz Capacity, Circa 1700.
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Antique English Pewter Porringer of 12 Floz Capacity, Circa 1700.

18th century
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Description

Antique English pewter porringer of 12 fluid ounce capacity (3/4 pint to the Old English Wine Standard). The porringer has a bossed base and an attractive 'ear' handle. There are good turning marks to the underside.

Circa 1700.

The condition is excellent with a fine polished silver grey finish, there is a small old repair to the inside of the bowl.

There are no makers marks.

Size:

Bowl diameter: 4.25in (11.0cm).

Depth: 1.50in (4.00cm).

Capacity: 12 floz, 3/4 pint OEWS.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-076.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique English Pewter Porringer to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206283
Dealers Internal Reference
P-076
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Antique English pewter porringer of 12 fluid ounce capacity (3/4 pint to the Old English Wine Standard). The porringer has a bossed base and an attractive 'ear' handle. There are good turning marks to the underside.
fig 1. An antique circular pewter porringer bowl featuring a textured interior basin and a decorative pierced scrollwork handle.
fig 1. Antique English Pewter Porringer of 12 Floz Capacity, Circa 1700.

Circa 1700.

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The condition is excellent with a fine polished silver grey finish, there is a small old repair to the inside of the bowl.
Antique Pewter

There are no makers marks.

Size:

Bowl diameter: 4.25in (11.0cm).

Depth: 1.50in (4.00cm).

Capacity: 12 floz, 3/4 pint OEWS.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-076.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique English Pewter Porringer to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206283
Dealers Internal Ref
P-076
Antique Pewter
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique circular pewter porringer bowl featuring a textured interior basin and a decorative pierced scrollwork handle.

Antique English Pewter Porringer of 12 Floz Capacity, Circa 1700.

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An antique circular pewter porringer bowl featuring a textured interior basin and a decorative pierced scrollwork handle.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER PORRINGER OF 12 FLOZ CAPACITY, CIRCA 1700.
Ref: SA1206283
An antique circular pewter porringer bowl featuring a textured interior basin and a decorative pierced scrollwork handle.
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A porringer is a small, shallow bowl featuring one or two flat horizontal handles, historically designed for serving liquid dishes such as porridge, pottage, broth, or soup. Popular across Europe and North America from the medieval period through the eighteenth century, they served as individual eating vessels in everyday dining.

Early English pewter porringers were typically cast in brass or bronze moulds using a tin alloy combined with small amounts of lead or copper to add durability. The bowl body and decorative pierced handle, or ear, were cast separately and subsequently joined together using a soft soldering process.

Authentic period pewter porringers often feature cast pierced handles with specific regional pattern variations, soft wear patterns consistent with age, and occasional touchmarks or maker stamps stamped near the rim or handle base. Original pieces usually show minor surface pitting, darkening, and evidence of hand-finishing rather than modern uniform casting.

An antique porringer works well as a decorative styling accent on a rustic sideboard, open kitchen shelving, or a coffee table tray. Its metallic texture and sculptural handle offer a understated focal point when paired with natural timber, stone, or linen backgrounds.

Antique pewter should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry cloth and cleaned gently using mild soapy water if necessary, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes that destroy natural oxidisation. Preserving the dark grey patina maintains the historical integrity and surface interest built up over centuries.
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