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Punch strainer belonging to John Hancock

Punch strainer belonging to John Hancock Silver
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Silver, [England, 17--]

2.3 cm H x 16.7 cm W; bowl diameter 9 cm

Silver 02.002


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[ This description is from the project: Object of History, 2013 Exhibit ]

Early Georgian two handled punch strainer, with bowl pierced with crosses arranged in a square cross, surrounded by pierced foliate decoration. Engraved crest on outer side at center: bare right hand raising dagger piercing motto “MANUFORTI” arcing above.