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2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers
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2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers

Antique English pewter folded rim plates, the front rim is engraved with the initials ''EC''. On the underside of both plates there is the touch mark of Thomas Dean Alderson of London who worked 1796 - 1852.

These are both large and heavy pieces one is in good condition the other has marks which may be repairs to the rim.

Both Plates are 13” in diameter

AW132

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Pewter Charger Plates to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09143898
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Alderson London touchmark struck on the underside: late Georgian pewter manufacture.
Single-reed rim moulding: turning profile popular from the late eighteenth century.
Initials E*C punched on the brim: early domestic ownership marking.
Deep knife scratches across the centres: honest accumulation from dining use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163414
Dealers Internal Reference
AW132
Description
2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers

Antique English pewter folded rim plates, the front rim is engraved with the initials ''EC''.

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On the underside of both plates there is the touch mark of Thomas Dean Alderson of London who worked 1796 - 1852.
Elmgarden

These are both large and heavy pieces one is in good condition the other has marks which may be repairs to the rim.

Both Plates are 13” in diameter

AW132

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Pewter Charger Plates to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09143898
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Alderson London touchmark struck on the underside: late Georgian pewter manufacture.
Single-reed rim moulding: turning profile popular from the late eighteenth century.
Initials E*C punched on the brim: early domestic ownership marking.
Deep knife scratches across the centres: honest accumulation from dining use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163414
Dealers Internal Ref
AW132
Elmgarden
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A pair of large round antique pewter charger plates with stamped initials on the rims.
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2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers

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A pair of large round antique pewter charger plates with stamped initials on the rims.
2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Chargers
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A pair of large round antique pewter charger plates with stamped initials on the rims.
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  • ObjectPlatters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsPlain moulded rim, Stamped initials, Shallow well
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 33 cm (13 in)

These two very large Georgian pewter chargers present a classic round profile with a shallow well and a plain moulded folded rim. Finished in a muted grey metallic tone, the heavy metal surfaces display authentic signs of age including surface scuffs, scratches, and engraved initials stamped into the rim of the front edge. Each piece stands 4 cm high and measures 33 cm wide. Ideal for modern rustic farmhouse interiors, these decorative platters offer a striking display option for a sideboard top or dining room display cabinet. The traditional English plates provide a heritage aesthetic for collectors of antique metalware or period tableware.

A pewter charger plate is a large, shallow metal platter historically used as a decorative base plate during formal dining service or for presenting food.

Traditional pewter is a metal alloy predominantly composed of tin mixed with copper, antimony, or lead, cast into iron moulds and finished on a lathe.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit touchmarks, maker stamps, or struck ownership initials along the rim, accompanied by faint lathe marks and natural oxidation.

Pewter chargers can be displayed upright on a dresser or sideboard top, arranged on a plate rack, or laid flat as decorative trays.

Clean pewter with warm water and mild soap using a soft cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives that remove natural patination or scratch the soft metal surface.
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