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Trencher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1710-1720

GUSN

GUSN-36658

Description

Round pewter charger with deep well and reeded rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
trenchers (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Trencher
Trencher

Inscription

"LONDON" and "B/ P M" and [crown and rose seal] (text follwoed by crown and rose seal)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 20 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1934.632

Places

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

Related Items

Title Syrup Pitcher Accession Number 1934.608

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