Porringer
Artist/Culture
Paul Revere
(American, 1735–1818)
Date1755–1818
MediumSilver
Dimensions17 x 10.9 cm (6 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Samual May Jr.
Object number1943.2
DescriptionBulbous sides and somed center, marked inside at center: Revere in cartouche. Cutout handle, inscribed:LA to SMjr. 1810. Revere stamped in cartouche on back of handle. Samual May Jr. b.1810, minister of Unitarian Church of Worcester, MA.ProvenanceSamuel May Jr. (1810–1899) received the object as a gift not long after his birth in Boston, MA. Object was passed down to his daughter, Ms. Elizabeth G. May (1850–1923). 1943 - Bequest to the Worcester Art Museum through the will of Elizabeth G. May, by means of the estate executor, her neice Mrs. Frank S. White of Milton, MA.
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