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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-36656

Description

Pewter charger with wide rim and shallow well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Charger

Inscription

"THOMAS / BADGER [around eagle with sheild]" and "BOSTON" (stamped)
"5" (on sticker)

Maker

Badger, Thomas (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Boston, Massachusetts

Dimensions

1 (H), 14 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1934.630

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Related Items

Title Syrup Pitcher Accession Number 1934.608

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