What-is-it question XLVII.

[2209patrick]

This was used with another silver piece and was popular in the 18th century.
I would estimate the length to be from 12 inches (30.48 cm) to 14 inches (35.56 cm).
This one was made in 1700 by Anthony Nelme of London England.



Pat.
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[Doos]

A "moussoir".
A foamer/whisk for chocolate (usually inserted through the lid of the chocolate pot).
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[2209patrick]

I have to tell you Doos that I was starting to feel guilty about this post.
Began to feel it was too difficult and unfair.

Very well done! Your description is exactly correct.
In my American book they call it a "Molinet".

Pat.
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[Doos]

I remember a nice 18th century one from my studies. You never forget it once you have seen one.
A lot of times the (original) foamer is missing.

Other spellings are "mousseoir" and "moulinet". There are some nice images of them on google images.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/19073/19 ... 9073-h.htm shows some images (2nd and 3rd) on the use of it by native indians.
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[dragonflywink]

Good! Starting to think I was crazy - thought it had to do with chocolate pots, but couldn't find any verification, now I have a name for it.

~Cheryl
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