Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York : Scribner · leaf 163
er to detect any poisonous substancepresent in the beverage. It was believed that the bone orhorn would become agitated on coming into contact withthe poison. Tankards were also made of crystal and silver.The crystal was supposed to show the presence of poisonby becoming clouded. In those days… … No. 81 (1673) Presented by Charles II to Sir Ednnundbury Godfrey In recognitionof his services during the Plague and Fire of London Owner, Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, New York Tankards, at first, were small, holding about a pint;they generally tapered toward the top, and were oftenchased or elaborately…
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