Plate

1750-1825

Measurements

3/4 in x 10-7/8 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.894

Inscription

The initials “H / N D” are stamped into the center of the outside bottom.

Condition Notes

The plate is heavily oxidized and exhibits pitting and scaling.

Provenance

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

Comments

This smooth-brimmed plate has no maker's marks nor any hammering of the booge that might help discern where it was made.  The initials “H / N D” stamped into the bottom are most likely those of early owners.  Typically, the letters express the owners' last name, H in this instance, and the names of a husband, N, and a wife, D.  Far too many names fitting those criteria existed during the time this plate was likely made to help further its identification.