Posted 12 years ago
toracat
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Hello, this weighs 113 grams, and is 4 1/2 inch diameter, If anyone knows the use or origin, I would appreciate it! Maybe Ireland?? I am just guessing! Maybe it is a hat!!! Thanks for looking! Don
Sterling silver "serving bowl" auction said, maybe a cup? and hallmark??? Need help | ||
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It's called a Porringer. Older ones, and I think English ones, can have two handles, but the only ones I have ever seen have one handle like yours. I have a pewter one with a cover, but I've seen sterling ones - and actually, contemporary ones, designed as baby gifts. Yours appears older based on condition, but I'm not a hallmark expert.
oh, and it's for food
Simon thinks it is a hat! haha I will tell him! Thanks! Porringer is for oatmeal??
It is Watson Sterling silver. It is a porringer. Watson was in business from 1880 - 1955. These were pretty popular circa 1930's. Great piece of Sterling.
Thank you very much! Never heard of Watson! And I study Sterling quite a bit!! again thanks!!!
No problem tora.....you are very welcome
WOW...what a find!
Thank You! I sent you an email!!
Xoxoxo thank you :))
Here's a link to the hallmarks
http://www.925-1000.com/americansilver_W.html
Thank you they made some nice things! Until 1955! I was 6!