Plate

1784-1802

Maker

John Townsend and Thomas Compton (1784-1802)

Measurements

1/2 in x 8-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Pewter

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.898

Inscription

The makers' touchmarks say “TOWNSEND & COMPTON” and “MADE IN / LONDON” and “T&C.” 

Condition Notes

The plate is oxidized and has some pitting and scratches.

Provenance

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

Comments

This plate, by the prolific partnership of Townsend and Compton, is a plate-size smaller than the group of 9-inch plates at Historic Odessa.  Like the plates made by Townsend and Compton, it has a hammered booge and is made of high-quality pewter.