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This porringer or quaich is a coopered vessel with a deocorative handle. The staves have been joined together by feather dovetailing. The vessel has a double bottom, made of oak, with something loose in between to make it rattle. It was purchased by the donor in the 1940s and is believed to have been made in the early-nineteenth century.

1 porringer: wood [oak (dark), light unknown]; fair condition; splitting slightly

Visiting researcher note, Marshall Scheetz (cooper), 23 August – The stave joints have been feathered with a knife to hold them together, which is why the vessel has lasted so long., MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Porringer // wood, staves dark oak, light? // Vessel has double bottom (oak) with shot between to make it rattle. Beautifully made. Decorative handle. The staves are joined together by feather dovetailing // owner- Mr Nearby, purchased by him in 1940s, Possibly from S. E. England Date made: Possibly Early 19th century // Mr N. Nearby, Callington, Cornwall’

Porringer, Quaich