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What-is-it question XCII.
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:40 am
by 2209patrick
This sterling silver vessel was made by James Fray, Dublin Ireland, in 1820.
It is 6 inches (15.24 cm.) high.
What was it called ?
Pat.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:49 am
by dognose
Hi Pat,
A cream pail?
Regards Trev.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:24 am
by 2209patrick
Hello Trev.
Yes, it was used as a cream pail.
However, I was looking for the Irish term for this piece.
Pat.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:02 pm
by garret
2209patrick wrote:Hello Trev.
Yes, it was used as a cream pail.
However, I was looking for the Irish term for this piece.
Pat.
The term for the item is a "piggin".
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:30 pm
by 2209patrick
Well done Garret.
The term "piggin" is derived from the Irish word pigin, a small wooden vessel for holding milk or cream.
Pat.
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