M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
PAIR OF FIRST PERIOD WORCESTER LARGE (PUNCH) BOWLS Rock Strata (Sampan Island) Pattern, England, c1770-80
Punch was a very popular drink in early 18th century Great Britain, prior to the popularity of wine. The word "punch "is said to have derived from the Hindu word "panch", for five. It was introduced in the mid 17th century, and consisted of five ingredients - basically being sweet, sour, bitter, weak, and alcoholic There were several recipes - some involving tea or milk. The most usual combination included water, sugar, limes, lemons or oranges, spices and spirits. It could be served warmed or chilled.
Pictured below is one of the above punch bowls with silver strainer, punch ladle and light baluster glass into which the punch would be poured. The underlined text and images are linked to the item detail pages.
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