What-is-it question CXV.

[2209patrick]

These types of vessels were made in the late 17th century and very early 18th century.

The first picture shows one made by Ralph Leake, London, c.1685.
It is about 5 inches (12.5 cm.) tall.
The second picture shows another example that was made c.1709.

What were they called ?
What was the purpose of the three things sticking up from the detachable lid ?



Pat.
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[JLDoggett]

Silver chocolate cups, the cover can be used as a saucer? The the three things sticking up from the detachable lid would be feet when the cover was inverted.
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[2209patrick]

Well done JLDoggett.

Yes, thet are called chocolate cups.
The three things on top do allow the lid to be used as a saucer when turned over.

Pat.
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