Marks and monograms on European and Oriental pottery and porcelain , with historical notices of each manufactory; over 5000 potters' marks and illustrations (1912)
Chaffers, William, 1811-1892, Litchfield, Frederick, b. 1850, Hobson, R. L. (Robert Lockhart), 1872-1941, Brinckmann, Justus, 1843-1915 · London : Reeves and Turner · leaf 49
DESIGNS AND PATTERNS 1 7 Drinking cups of the red lustrous ware are never found in England. The small open bowls may perhaps have been occasionally used to drink out of, but they would be inconvenient for Fig. 8. the purpose. An elegant poculum with … the acetabulum, or vinegar-cup, which were put on the board to dip the lettuce and viands into, or to hold occasionally pickles, sauces, or other condiments. The acetabulum was used as a measure, as we should say a tea-cup full. The cyathus or ladle held one-twelfth of a sextarius or pint, the…
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