Antique Pewter has dated this Antique English Pewter Charger to the 17th Century.
The surface of the bowl and rim is hammered all over as was typical of items made for export especially to Sweden. There is a set of rubbed hallmarks to the rim, the fourth hall mark contains the makers initials. To the rear of the rim are two touchmarks, the word 'London' can be made out along with a 'rose and crown'. The back rim also has some ownership initials scratched and punch engraved to include 'BJM', 'NB' and 'MT'.
Condition:
The plate is in fair condition with a polished finish to the front, with traces of oxide in some of the hammer marks. The reverse is also lightly polished with some light oxide.
Repairs: There are numerous old repairs especially on the revers where the rim joins the booge.
Size: 18.187 inch diameter (46.20cm). The rim width is 2.750 inch (6.80cm) 29.50%.
Weight: 2050 grams.
Pewterer's reference number:
Pewter Society: ?.
Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks: ?.
Provenance:
Ex Jan Gadd Collection.
Shipping costs:
UK: £15.00
Europe: £40.00
USA/Canada: £80.00
Other countries: Please ask.
Stock number: P-016.
Antique Pewter has dated this Antique English Pewter Charger to the 17th Century.
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER 18 3/16 IN CHARGER, INCISED RIM, HAMMERED ALL OVER, CIRCA 1670.
