What-is-it question XLII.

Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:05 am

This American cup was made by John Hull and Robert Sanderson, Boston, around 1651. It's almost 3 inches (7.62 cm.) wide.
A larger version of this same form was made at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century.
These are still used today by vintners and wine stewards. Often refered to as wine tasters.
What was this item originally called?

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:44 am

Hi Pat,
Porringer or Ecuelle?
Regards Trev.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:48 am

caudle cup; caudle was a mix of warm ale or wine mixed with bread or gruel, eggs, sugar, and spices.
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wev · Post by **wev** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:54 am

It was also called a dram in this smaller form.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:19 pm

Thanks for the responses Trev and Wev.

Dram cup is the term I was looking for.
Dram is sort of an informal unit of measurement which meant a small amount of liquid, especially Scotch whisky.

Pat.
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