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Description:
Silver Porringer, possibly William Simpkins, Boston, mid-18th century, the openwork handle engraved "G/JP," the rim marked "WS" in a sunken cartouche, dia. 5 1/4 in., approx. 6.8 troy oz.
Provenance: William A. Smith, Ltd., Plainfield, New Hampshire, July 1971.
Estimate $600-800
Scattered dents to body.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
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Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
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Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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