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Charger

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1774-1809

GUSN

GUSN-54978

Description

Plain, round pewter charger with deep well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

""GERSHOM/ JONES"/ GERSHOM/ JONES"/ "GI"" (within marker's seals and hallmarks)

Maker

Jones, Gershom (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island

Dimensions

1 (H), 15 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Charles K. Davis

Accession Number

1949.162

Places

Rhode Island (United States)
Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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