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Silver Porringer

Paul Revere · between 1750 and 1800

A silver porringer made by Paul Revere, a shallow bowl used for eating, showing his work as a silversmith.

This porringer, made by Revere, shows his craftsmanship producing everyday silver goods.

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A polished silver porringer, a shallow round bowl with a single long handle, shown on a grey background. The handle has a pierced scrolled design near its end and the bowl's interior is visible.
Paul Revere, Silver Porringer, between 1750 and 1800.

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What it is

This silver porringer was made by Paul Revere sometime between 1750 and 1800. It is a shallow round bowl with a single long handle, the handle pierced with a scrolled decorative design.

Why it matters

Porringers like this were common household items in colonial and early American homes, used for eating porridge or similar foods. As a product of Revere's workshop, it shows the everyday goods he produced alongside more elaborate pieces, and the practical side of his trade.

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  • What does the pierced design on the handle suggest about the balance of decoration and function?
  • Why might the exact date of this object be hard to pin down?
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