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Plates

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1820

GUSN

GUSN-224713

Description

One of a set of three, round pewter plates with incised bands at rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
tin alloy
Plate

Inscription

"IN THE STRAND / LONDON" / "LB" / "GEORGE BACON" (location within banner; maker's name inside decorative ring)

Associated Building

Original To Arnold House (Lincoln, R.I.),

Maker

Bacon, George (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. Edward S. Rogerson; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.

Accession Number

2001.250

Places

Lincoln (Providence county, Rhode Island)
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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Title Sauceboat Accession Number 2001.251

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