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Punch strainer

Date1753-1754

Artist/Maker Aldridge & Stamper

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsH: (rim) approx. 1 1/16"; OL: 11 9/16"; D (Rim): 4 5/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1953-801

DescriptionBroad circular bowl with drawn and applied molded rim, short convex sides, and rounded base with overall circular perforations of uniform size in the form of a six-petaled flower; long opposed cast openwork handles composed of foliated scroll and horizontally placed to rim of bowl. Uninscribed as to owner.
Label TextA similar strainer with shorter handles of about 1750 by Edward Aldridge is part of the Carter family silver at Shirley, Charles City County, Virginia. Another strainer of similar form of 1773/74 by Charles Aldridge and Henry Green is also in the Colonial Williamsburg collection (see accession 1967-170).
InscribedNone.
MarkingsMaker's mark and three other marks amid piercing in interior of bowl (partially obliterated and indistinct; presumably leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date). Maker's mark and lion passant on underside of each handle at end.
ProvenanceVendor: Peter Guille Ltd., New York.