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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-18401 1/4

GUSN

GUSN-225326

Description

Round pewter charger with the monogram "L C" stamped on brim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
trenchers (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin alloy
Charger

Inscription

"LC" (stamped)
"LONDON" / [two crown and rose touchmarks] / [illegible touchmark] / [Britannia touchmark] / [lion touchmark] / [two-headed dragon touchmark]" (stamped)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 15 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1934.628

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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