Plate

1741-1868

Maker

Gregory Ash and William Hutton

Measurements

5/8 in x 9-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.881

Inscription

The underside of the plate rim or brim is marked with four hallmarks and an "X."  The opposite side of the rim has stamps marked "HARD" and "METAL" above two-headed eagles.

Condition Notes

The plate exhibits pitting and has oxidized.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

This smooth-brim 9-inch plate has a single bead on the underside of the brim, there to strengthen the rim.  Although worn and obscured by pitting, the marks can be discerned as those of the Bristol partnership of Gregory Ash and William Hutton.  An "X" stamped above the hallmarks was a common indicator used by pewterers to denote quality.  Similarly, stamps with the words "HARD" and "METAL," flanking "LONDON," a place known for high-quality pewter, represented additional promotional markings of the makers.