Object Number 2022.0028

Object Name

Dish (Charger)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of David B. Long in memory of Christopher Rebollo

Place of Origin

London, England, Europe

Origin Notes

Dish possibly made in North America? Engraved in North America, probably Pennsylvania.

Date

1778 (1780-1960)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Reverse; Crowned rose with the words “MADE IN” and “L[ ]DON” stamped
2. Inscription; Obverse, in well; “LIBERTY Or DEATH. / NORTHAMPTON ANNO. 1778” engraved

Subjects

Revolutionary War; American Revolutionary War; Military; Animals

Materials

Pewter

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

Dimensions (centimeters)

Measurement Notes

Pewter analysis conducted for Christopher Rebollo indicated very high tin content (almost pure) for the dish, and high lead content in the 1.0" x 0.5" patch added to the rim to fill a suspension hole. A secondary patch of higher pewter content was used.

Object Description

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