Porringer

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Porringer

Entry/Object ID

2026.4.1

Tags

Tools and Equipment

Description

A sterling silver porringer. Tarnished. Side of porringer has and engraved stamp of a life ring with an English flag inside it and the words "ROYAL MAIL COASTAL SERVICE" along the ring. There are two handles on either side of the porringer. The bottom is stamped with five symbols and the words "1A", "18794", and "ELKINGTON & Co".

Dimensions

Height

11 cm

Width

12.5 cm

Update Date

October 5, 2026