With a normal capacity of approximately 50–250 mL (1+1⁄2–8+1⁄2 US fl oz), ramekins are commonly used for preparing and serving individual portions of a variety of dishes, including crème brûlée, French onion soup, molten chocolate cake, moin moin, cheese or egg dishes, poi, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, potted shrimps, ice cream, soufflé, baked cocottes, crumbles, chakra póngal, or scallops, or used to serve side garnishes and condiments alongside an entrée.
Traditionally a circular bowl with sides perpendicular to the bottom and with exterior fluting, ramekins can also be found in novelty shapes like flowers, hearts, and stars.
Ramekins are usually designed to resist high temperatures, as they are frequently used in ovens or, in the case of crème brûlée, exposed to the flame of a cooking torch.
The sterling silver frame have a straight line open work finish on the sides. The handles are from their 1907 flatware pattern called Mt. Vernon
The frames are in excellent condition with no breaks or repairs. The handles are script monogrammed.
The sterling silver is marked Sterling and with the maker's mark for :
Watson & Newell / Watson Co., Attleboro, MA 1880-1955
Watson & Newell was founded by Clarence L. Watson and Fred A. Newell who worked together at Cobb, Gould & Co. (1874-1880).
They expanded to Watson, Newell & Co 1886-1895, incorporating in 1895 to the Watson, Newell Co.
The company was renamed c. 1915 to the Watson Co.
With showrooms in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, Watson became a major manufacturer of sterling flatware and holloware.
(On the handle)... The mark of the flag with the H in it was for flatware made by their subsidiary company, the Mechanics Sterling Co.
Watson also made a line of sterling holloware for Wilcox & Wagoner beginning about 1900 bearing
the sword and laurel wreath mark... (on the ramekin frame)
From a pet free and smoke free home.
A nice vintage set for your specialty desserts!
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