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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-255464

Description

Broad rim with single fold on underside, inscribed in larger nineteenth century script "C.H.B." Single line incised on floor, marked on bottom with crown over 'x'

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
britannia metal
Charger

Inscription

crown over 'X' (crown over 'X')
London, 4 (inside serrated edged rectangle)
YB (inside shield)

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

274.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

20 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.479

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