John Bayly Sr.
Strainer
1754-1764
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John Bayly Sr.
Strainer
1754-1764
Physical Qualities
Silver, 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (13.3 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Frances Lehr
Object Number
1988.201
When punch was ladled from a large serving bowl, a practical strainer kept unwanted bits of fruit and spices or other flavoring agents out of the drinker’s cup. Working in Philadelphia, John Bayly endowed this example with great elegance by piercing a graceful floral pattern of holes to let the punch run through. The handle was cut out of a sheet of solid silver and applied to the strainer.
AMW Reinstallation 2014
American Wing Rotations 2020
American Wing Rotations 2021
American Wing Rotations 2022
American Wing Rotations 2023
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Markings: Underside of handle, stamped: "I.B" Underside of handle etched: "S" and "F" (probably initials of owner)
On View at the BMA
