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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5003

Description

Scalloped edge. Design in relief has fire-breathing dragon under a crown with fleur de lis. Crosses in background. Two impressed marks on back: an angel with shield stepping on a dragon; a crown over a flower.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
etching (corroding)
etching (printing process)
impressing
pewter (tin alloy)
relief (sculpture techniques)
tin (metal)
Pewter
Etched
Impressed
Relief
PLATE

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.285

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