vintage pewter porringer double handled 6" bowl signed stamped

Pewter is an alloy consisting primarily of tin, with smaller amounts of other metals such as copper, antimony, or bismuth to harden it. It has been used since ancient times for decorative and functional objects. Pewterware was particularly popular in Europe and colonial America from the 17th through the 19th centuries, before being largely replaced by ceramics and other materials. This piece often featured decorative cast elements and a brushed or polished finish. While not as historically significant as earlier pewter pieces, they are collected for their aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship. This is a signed piece.