Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-5204

Description

Circular form with deep well; broad slightly dished rim terminating in slightly thickened edge delineated by single incised line border; sand casting evidence all over back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pewter
CHARGER

Inscription

Traces of mark on back, almost obliterated (shell motif above banner?).

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

13.375 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.569

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