Plate

1757-1798

Maker

Richard King (working 1757-1798)

Measurements

3/4 in x 9-3/4 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.890

Inscription

The touchmarks say "RD-King / IN: LONDON" and "GRACIOUS STREET" and "RICHARD / KING."

Condition Notes

The plate has a large hole in the center.

Provenance

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

Comments

This smooth brim plate, with a bead running around the edge on the underside, has an "X" added to the three touchmarks of the pewterer.  That letter designation indicated "quality" on the part of the maker, usually signalling a high tin content of the metal alloy, typically in the neighborhood of 92%.  The hole in the center may have been caused by excessive heat at some time.  Pewter has a low melting temperature, making it prone to such accidents.