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 170
the rim, of piercedwork. The earlier designwas geometrical, changingabout 1735-1745 into thekeyhole shape so-called fromthe final aperture. Porringer Spoon — A spoonslightly smaller than themodern desert spoon, usedwith a porringer. Cup. Posset was milkcurdled with wine withspices added. Hot ale… … Posnet — A small pot withhandle and three feet usedfor boiling (English). [153] height, Irish, XVIII Cen-tury. Potatoes were heapedon a napkin inside of ring. Pounced — Ornamented by aseries of minute indenta-tions made by a fine punch.Often used as a relief tomore elaborate decoration. Pricket —…
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