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A list of early American silversmiths and their marks (1917)

French, Hollis, 1868-1940, Walpole Society (U.S.) · New York, Printed for the Society · leaf 164

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casion-ally in describing certainsilversmiths marks in con-tradistinction to the resultproduced by the usual em-bossing die. Interlaced — Lines whichweave under and over eachother as in engraved decora-tion. J Jug — A deep plain vessel forholding and pouring liquidswith handle, flat base, circu-lar… … for tea. English tea kettlesof second half XVIII Cen- tury are often of great beautyin shape and decoration.The bail may be woundwith rattan or insulated.No definite type. Knives — Table utensils con-sisting of cutting blades,usually of steel, later ofsilver, fastened to handlesof silver. Knop —…

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