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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1810

GUSN

GUSN-39578

Description

Small, round pewter plate with raised band on edge of rim and an incised band around well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
polish (coating)
hammering
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Plate

Inscription

"MADE IN / LONDON" / "TOWNSEND/ COMPTON" / "M S" / "T&C" / [plus other symbolic touchmarks] (Touchmarks)

Maker

Townsend & Compton (Maker)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.134

Places

London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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