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Trencher (one of a set) mid-16th century British Banquets usually ended with candied fruits or other sweetmeats served on such decorative "spice dishes" of silver or wood. The gold effects were achieved with yellow varnish over a layer of silver-leaf. The verses were written in Black Letter script, with elaborate capital letters in Lombardic script. The verses, either amusing or moralizing, were shared with the other Trencher (one of a set). British. mid-16th century. Oak and sycamore woods, painted, silvered and yellow varnished; inscription: ink (animal or vegetable). Natural Substa
Trencher (one of a set) mid-16th century British Banquets usually ended with candied fruits or other sweetmeats served on such decorative "spice dishes" of silver or wood. The gold effects were achieved with yellow varnish over a layer of silver-leaf. The verses were written in Black Letter script, with elaborate capital letters in Lombardic script. The verses, either amusing or moralizing, were shared with the other Trencher (one of a set). British. mid-16th century. Oak and sycamore woods, painted, silvered and yellow varnished; inscription: ink (animal or vegetable). Natural Substances
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