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Dish (Charger)
1778 (1780-1960)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
London; England; Europe
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
2022.0028
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of David B. Long in memory of Christopher Rebollo
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Object Number
2022.0028
Object Name
Dish (Charger)
Category
Metals
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Reverse
Inscription: Crowned rose with the words “MADE IN” and “L[ ]DON” stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Obverse, in well
Inscription: “LIBERTY Or DEATH. / NORTHAMPTON ANNO. 1778” engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Revolutionary War
- American Revolutionary War
- Military
- Animals
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Engraved
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.