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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-3944

Description

Circular form with shallow well and wide rim; no decoration on face.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pewter
CHARGER

Inscription

Bottom with four marks: ""EG"" at center; three grouped together: one with crown, one partial circle indistinguishable, one horizontal with scroll border center script worn away.

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Probably E. G. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

14.875 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.279

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