Punch strainer

Date1725-1726

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsH(rim): 1 3/16"; OL: 7"; D(rim): approx. 3 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-529

DescriptionBroad hemispherical bowl of moderate depth with drawn and applied molding at rim and symmetrically-arranged piercings of foliate design in lower section; two flat solid handles of basically triangular plan with scroll-shaped sides soldered at rim in a horizontal position on opposing sides of bowl.Inscription(s)NoneMark(s)Maker's mark "F.T" in block letters with a mullet above and below within a shaped reserve, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on interior center bottom of bowl. Leopard's head crowned on underside of one handle and lion passant on underside of other.ProvenanceVendor: Garrard & Co. Ltd., London (purchased from Sotheby & Co., London, 1954)