American Furniture & Decorative Arts Online
Description:
Silver Porringer, possibly Jeremiah Dummer, Boston, early 18th century, the pierced handle engraved "P/IS," the back of the handle and bottom of bowl with silversmith's mark "ID" over a flower in a sunken heart-shaped cartouche, dia. 4 1/4 in., approx. 4.8 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Age-typical wear, minor abrasions, minor nicks to surface.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.