Title
Pewter Plate
Object Type
Date
c. 1772
Description
A pewter plate (American, c. 1772) made by either Joseph Belcher Sr. (1729-1778) or Joseph Belcher Jr. (1751- ca. 1787). The circular plate is marked on the reverse with two partially struck oval touch-marks that contain a bird in profile, and have "JOSEPH BELCHER" written around the edge.
Cultural Origin
American, Newport, RI
Medium
pewter
Extent
diameter: 7 7/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5547
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