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Strainer

c. 1760

Paul Revere II

(American, 1735–1818)
Culture
America, Massachusetts, Boston
Medium
silver
Measurements
with handle: 2.6 x 27.8 cm (1 x 10 15/16 in.)
Weight: 147.968 g (5.22 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Hollis French 1940.249
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

A strainer was used to remove lemon seeds, cloves, and other debris from punch.
A shallow, circular silver strainer features a central bowl pierced with intricate patterns of concentric circles and petal-like shapes. Two long handles extend to our left and right, each terminating in an open loop tipped with a tiny, rounded knob. Four small tabs project from the rim near the handle bases. The polished silver surface glimmers, highlighting the elegant symmetry and decorative perforations.

Strainer

c. 1760

Paul Revere II

(American, 1735–1818)
America, Massachusetts, Boston

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