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silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. Silver is a soft white lustrous transition metal.

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pap boat
Metals; Silver

A plain, elongated shallow bowl with lip for feeding a child (pap is a mixture of flour, sugar and milk).

old english patter
Metals; Silver

The description of a simple form of flatware of plain design with stems which turn down at the ends. Spoon bowls sometimes terminate in a point. Popular in late 18th- 19th century.

ogee
Metals; Silver

The form of decorative moulding combining a convex and concave curve having a cross section in the form of an “S”.

moresque
Metals; Silver

(Arabesque) elaborate foliate engraving for ornamenting silver in the eastern style.

monteith
Metals; Silver

A large bowl on foot with (removable) scalloped rim for serving drink. Rim was used to support glasses. 17th-18th century.

monstrance
Metals; Silver

A silver or gold mounted glass vessel for displaying the Host (consecrated bread) at Holy Mass.

mazer
Metals; Silver

A wooden drinking bowl, often with silver mounts and rims. 14th-16th century; revived by artist silversmiths in early 20th century.

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