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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-5202

Description

Circular form with deep cavettoed well with flat bottom; very broad, flat rim with no defined edging or border, but terminating on underside in fold-over type edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Stamped initials ""E.V."" on underside rim; opposite marked with a tudor-type medallion or rose.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

V., E. (Maker)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.567

Places

Probably

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