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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-54975

Description

Round pewter charger with deep well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"SAMUEL DANFORTH" / "SAMUEL DANFORTH" (within maker's marks)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Hartford, Connecticut

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 13 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Charles K. Davis

Accession Number

1949.159

Places

Fairfield (Fairfield county, Connecticut)
Hartford (Hartford county, Connecticut)

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