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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1826-1902

GUSN

GUSN-52005

Description

Round pewter plate with plain, reeded rim. "M E A" monogram on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Plate

Inscription

"SAMUEL/ _______"/ (crown and rose seal) / "S.ELLIS"/ (monogram) / (hallmarks) "SE" (inside marker's seals and hallmarks)
"E / M A" (Engraved)

Maker

Ellis, Samuel (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mabel Josselyn

Accession Number

1941.157

Places

East Boston (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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