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Open or half covered boat-shaped
vessels with a lip at one end were used to administer 'pap' to
infants or invalids. Recipes for pap usually called for bread, flour
and water, sometimes with butter or sugar added. They were first
made in the late 18th century. More commonly from porcelain, this
lovely example is made from solid hallmarked silver and originates
form London. The makers mark and the date stamp are difficult to
make out, but the finely embroidered surround would make this a mid
to late 19th century piece. |
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