s Porringer by Thomas Hebden, Hull, c.1675-1695 - Hull Museums Collections

Porringer by Thomas Hebden, Hull, c.1675-1695

A porringer is a type of bowl originally used for porridge. They can be made of wood but this is solid silver and finely decorated. On both handles there is small face. Thomas Hebden was a silversmith in Hull. He originally worked as an apprentice to Edward Mangie. Hebden’s workshop was also in Church Lane, off Market Place. Thomas died quite young at 35 but left fine examples of his work like this porringer behind. Thomas Hebden (1660-1695) was originally an apprentice to Edward Mangie at Mangie’s workshop in Church Lane, Hull. After his apprenticeship, Hebden set up his own business on the south side of Church Lane. He became strong competition for Katherine Mangie, Edward’s widow. Hebden traded there from 1681 until his death in 1695 and made both church and domestic plate. Another Hull silversmith called Abraham Barachin worked with Thomas Hebden. After Hebden’s death in 1695, Barachin married his widow. This porringer was presented to the Corporation under the will of Alderman. Col. Rupert Alec-Smith.