Porringer 1795 - 1816

This "Porringer" crafted by Samuel Danforth between 1795 and 1816, is a small, oval-shaped dish with a decorative handle. The handle is a stylized tree form with a repeating loop pattern. The simple, elegant design of the porringer reflects the craftsmanship of the American silversmith during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, this historical artifact can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.