Porringer

Art Historical Context

Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art this elegant porringer exemplifies the craftsmanship of early 19th-century Americantersmiths Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman. Crafted 1810 and 1850, the shallow bowl with its distinctive handle measures just 4 inches in diameter, making it a perfect fit for everyday use in Federal-era households. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 9, it stands as a testament to the Boardman family's prominence in New England pewter production. Pewter, an accessible alloy of tin and lead, was a staple of American tableware before wid...