Vintage Pewter Porringer, with Italian crest
A small vintage pewter cup with the crest of Potenza, Italy on its handle. Floral details are set in the interior base of this palm sized dish.
Porringers are a dish that originated in the medieval period in Europe. Traditionally made in wood, ceramic, pewter, cast iron and silver, a porringer is classified as a shallow bowl, with flat, horizontal handles. Often used for broth, gruel or porridge it was a common object that served many functions.
Measurements:
3.5 in / 9 cm in diameter
1 in/ 2.5 cm deep
A small vintage pewter cup with the crest of Potenza, Italy on its handle. Floral details are set in the interior base of this palm sized dish.
Porringers are a dish that originated in the medieval period in Europe. Traditionally made in wood, ceramic, pewter, cast iron and silver, a porringer is classified as a shallow bowl, with flat, horizontal handles. Often used for broth, gruel or porridge it was a common object that served many functions.
Measurements:
3.5 in / 9 cm in diameter
1 in/ 2.5 cm deep
A small vintage pewter cup with the crest of Potenza, Italy on its handle. Floral details are set in the interior base of this palm sized dish.
Porringers are a dish that originated in the medieval period in Europe. Traditionally made in wood, ceramic, pewter, cast iron and silver, a porringer is classified as a shallow bowl, with flat, horizontal handles. Often used for broth, gruel or porridge it was a common object that served many functions.
Measurements:
3.5 in / 9 cm in diameter
1 in/ 2.5 cm deep