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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1771-1801

GUSN

GUSN-54974

Description

Round pewter charger with deep well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Charger

Inscription

"'SAMUEL / HAMLIN" and "SH"" (within maker's mark and hallmark; three hallmarks accompany, one partial)

Maker

Hamlin, Samuel, Sr. (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Hartford, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island

Dimensions

1 (H), 13 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Charles K. Davis

Accession Number

1949.158

Places

Hartford (Hartford county, Connecticut)
Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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