1702Pearling-pot [see sense 2]. 1710 ‘W. M.’ (ed. 11) I. 203 Take a Pearling-Pot, or else a Tin-Mould in form of a Funnel, with a very small Hole; pour the Caramel-Sugar into this Mould.
1727 R. Bradley (Dublin ed.) at Caramel The Fruits being thus dispos'd on the Bottom and Sides of the China-Dish, a Pearling-Pot is to be used.