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Punch Strainer

Dateca.1770-1780

Maker John Carnan

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumSilver

DimensionsWidth across handles: 5 5/8"; Height: 1 3/16"; Diameter at rim: 4"

Credit LineBequest of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage

Object number2020-317

DescriptionSilver punch or lemon strainer with circular bowl embellished with a single bead at the rim. Affixed to each side is a "C" shaped handle of half-oval section with applied ball ends. The interior of the bowl is filled with a geometric pattern of circular piercings (of one size) forming a flower pattern within a double circle.
Label TextThough simple in function, silver strainers were airy, attractive, and reminiscent of the porringer. The ever-present companion to the ladle and punchbowl, a strainer was necessary to keep unwanted particles from entering the mixture and dampening a thoroughly enjoyable beverage.
MarkingsCenter of bowl struck on the bottom with "I C" in relief within a rectangle.
ProvenancePurchased from Eric Shrubsole, Ltd. (New York), November 15, 1972.