Silver Porringer

Description:

Silver Porringer, possibly Daniel Boyer, Boston, 1725-1779, circular bulbous bowl with slightly angled rim, domed bottom, cast handle pierced in a keyhole pattern with thirteen voids, engraved "L*DI" on front of handle, "DB" struck in a conforming rectangle at bowl center, (small dents and scratches),ht. 1 7/8, bowl dia. 5 1/8, wd.7 7/8 in., approx. 8 1/2 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

numerous small dents around bowl, and numerous scratches and lines on bowl rim and bowl, bowl rim slightly out of round.

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