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Dish (Charger)
Edward Danforth
1788-1795
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Danforth (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hartford or Middletown; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1966.1180
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.1180
Object Name
Dish (Charger)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Edward Danforth (Maker)
Place of Origin
Hartford or Middletown; Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin possibly Hartford or Middletown, Connecticut (per previous unidentified cataloguer).
Date
1788-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "DWARD" above and "ANFORTH" below all stamped in an oval with a rampant lion at the center. The mark is partially effaced.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "EDW" above and "DANFORTH" below all stamped in an oval with a rampant lion at the center. The mark is partially effaced.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: Pseudo hallmark "D" stamped in a shield form with a textured ground. Partially effaced at left.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: Pseudo hallmark featuring a bird with outstretched wings stamped in a shield form with a textured ground.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: Pseudo hallmark featuring a ring of stars with a central star all stamped in a shield form with a textured ground.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: Pseudo hallmark featuring a dagger stamped in a shield form with a textured ground.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.575 (H) x 13.189 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4 (H) x 33.5 (Diam)