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What do I do with a porringer?
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What you do with a porringer is a matter of personal preference. Traditionally, these silver vessels held food and drinks. Today, however, people mainly display them as decorative objects. You'll find a range of antique porringers from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Sterling Silver Porringer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II English sterling silver porringer; part of
Category
Antique 1670s English Charles II Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Porringer
By John Cory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William III English Britannia silver porringer, an
Category
Antique 1690s British Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Antique Channel Islands Silver Porringer Circa 1810
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Channel Islands silver porringer; an addition to our 19th century
Category
Antique 1810s European Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique George I Sterling Silver Porringers (1724)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George I pair of sterling silver porringers; an
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Daniel & John Wellby Victorian Sterling Silver Porringer
By Daniel & John Welby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver porringer; part of our
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
c. 1950 Sterling Silver Porringer by WEB of Philadelphia
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1950 sterling silver porringer by WEB of Philadelphia. 18th century form. 2.10 troy oz.
5.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
