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padouk A wood that is hard and heavy, varying in
colour from golden-brown to crimson. Originally
imported into Britain from the Andaman Islands
in the bay of Bengal and from Burma from the 18th
Century onwards. Often used for decorative woodwork
and occasionally for chairs.
pair cased watch A pocket watch with a glass fronted
inner case containing the movement, it fits into an
outer case of metal. This style of watch was popular
in Britain from Circa 1670 to 1830.
paisley pattern An almond or cone shaped motif which
originally came from India, and derived from oriental
boteh. The name comes from Paisley, which is a
Scottish cotton centre, where shawls that were
decorated with the motif were made in the 19th Century.
paktong Chinese for ' white copper' it is the name given
to a silvery-coloured alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. It
was made in China from ancient times for money, hinges
on furniture, domestic items and because of its ringing
quality for bells and gongs. It was illegal to export
it from China, some did reach Britain in the 18th Century,
where a similar alloy was made which led to the
development of nickel silver.
Palissy, Bernard (C.1510 - 1590) A French Renaissance
potter whose work was distinctive and his designs were in
multicoloured, lead-glazed earthernware and were hugely
copied in the late 19th century. Busy natural history themes
are the most characteristic of Palissy's style. Dishes, and
plates with shells, fish and reptiles and animals moulded in
high relief on a pond, using blues, greens, browns and
yellows were his most common themes used.
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