Plate

1736-1784

Maker

Francis Piggott (working 1736-1784)

Measurements

5/8 in x 8-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.873

Condition Notes

One part of the plate rim is badly bent.  The plate has oxidized and has pitting and scratches.

Provenance

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

Comments

Although "LONDON" can be read in the very worn maker's marks, the identity of the maker stems from comparison of the rose-like device in the center of the second touchmark with clearer examples.  Another Piggott plate in the Historic Odessa collection accession no. 1971.874, has several positive points of comparison.  In addition, that plate has the same somewhat more broadly shaped reed around the outer edge, which also suggests Piggott's work.