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A Set of Four Antique English Pewter Plates by T & H Compton 1814 - 1835.
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A Set of Four Antique English Pewter Plates by T & H Compton 1814 - 1835.

19th century
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Description

Description:

A good set of four antique English pewter plain rim plates of 9.750 inch diameter. The front rim of each plate has a very well engraved set of ownership initials 'HCS'.

The reverse of each plate has a touchmark for T & H Compton (Townsend & Henry Compton) of London, who worked 1814 - 1835. There is also a 'superfine hardmetal' mark and a crowned X.

Condition:

The plates are in excellent condition with a very lightly polished finish to the front, with some small traces of oxide. The reverse is unpolished with some light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs.

Size: 9.750 inch diameter (25.00cm).

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: PS1867.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks: OP1063.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £40.00

USA/Canada: £60.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-313.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated these Antique English Pewter Plates to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207130
Dealers Internal Reference
P-313
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Description
Description:

A good set of four antique English pewter plain rim plates of 9.750 inch diameter. The front rim of each plate has a very well engraved set of ownership initials 'HCS'.

The reverse of each plate has a touchmark for T & H Compton (Townsend & Henry Compton) of London, who worked 1814 - 1835.
Antique Pewter

There is also a 'superfine hardmetal' mark and a crowned X.

fig 1. A set of four circular antique pewter plates featuring engraved monograms along the upper rims and a naturally aged grey surface.
fig 1. A Set of Four Antique English Pewter Plates by T & H Compton 1814 - 1835.

Condition:

The plates are in excellent condition with a very lightly polished finish to the front, with some small traces of oxide. The reverse is unpolished with some light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs.

fig 2. A set of four circular antique pewter plates featuring engraved monograms along the upper rims and a naturally aged grey surface.
fig 2. A Set of Four Antique English Pewter Plates by T & H Compton 1814 - 1835.

Size: 9.750 inch diameter (25.00cm).

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: PS1867.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks: OP1063.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £40.00

USA/Canada: £60.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-313.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated these Antique English Pewter Plates to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207130
Dealers Internal Ref
P-313
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Archive I A set of four circular antique pewter plates featuring engraved monograms along the upper rims and a naturally aged grey surface.

A Set of Four Antique English Pewter Plates by T & H Compton 1814 - 1835.

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c/o Cotswold Oriental Rugs
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
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A set of four circular antique pewter plates featuring engraved monograms along the upper rims and a naturally aged grey surface.
A SET OF FOUR ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER PLATES BY T & H COMPTON 1814 - 1835.
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A set of four circular antique pewter plates featuring engraved monograms along the upper rims and a naturally aged grey surface.
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Georgian pewter plates are metal dining vessels crafted in Britain during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. They were produced primarily for household dining before ceramic production became the standard alternative.

Pewter from this era is a metal alloy composed predominantly of tin, blended with small quantities of lead, copper, or antimony to provide structural rigidity. The plates were typically cast in iron moulds and finished on a lathe.

Authentic pieces generally display stamped touchmarks on the rim or underside, which indicate the pewterer or workshop. Additional indicators include soft surface patination, lathe-turning marks, and period-appropriate engraved monograms.

These plates are frequently displayed standing on a Welsh dresser, arranged along a mantelpiece, or mounted on a wall in a kitchen or dining area. Their neutral metallic tone allows them to complement both traditional timber and contemporary schemes.

Pewter should be washed gently by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals. Storing items in dry environments prevents unwanted oxidisation and preserves the natural matte patina.
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