$652
Silver Porringer, America, probably Massachusetts, second quarter 18th century, round bowl with domed center, pierced keyhole pattern handle with "A+B to D+A & M+W" engraved on the back of handle, (dents), ht. 1 1/2, dia. 4 1/4, lg. 6 3/4 in. An inscription on a tag attached to the handle reads: "Andrew Bowditch of Salem Mass. to Daniel Appleton and Mary Williams Boston." several soft dents to bulbous area of bowl, rim a little out of round, approx. 4 troy oz. silver
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-02-17