Porringer, ca. 1700-1725

Mark:
AC, capitals in a heart on back of the handle <br/>
Engraved:
J Ward <br/>
Exhibited:
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore; The Rhode Island Historical Society; Providence, Rhode Island; January 1961; no. 41. The Point Association of Newport; Newport, Rhode Island; July 21, 1962; no. 16. Newton College of the Sacred Heart; Newton, Massachusetts; March 10, 1963; no. 63. Salve Regina College; Newport, Rhode Island; May 17, 1964; no. 63. The New England Silversmith; Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design; Providence, Rhode Island; October 23-November 28, 1965; no. 259. <br/>
Dimensions:
H. 1 5/8" D. 4 7/8" 5.825 ozt. <br/> Arnold Collins is the earliest-known Rhode Island silversmith, and his work is rare. This porringer was found in France and was probably taken from Rhode Island by Loyalists returning to Europe (Museum Silver Shop Inc., May 4, 1960). It has a geometric-type handle, commonly used in early American silver prior to 1725. The engraving "J Ward" in script on top of the handle was added later.