Title
Pewter Plate
Object Type
Date
c. 1800
Description
A pewter plate (American, c. 1800) made by Samuel and Thomas Melville of Newport, RI. The reverse is marked with four hallmarks, the first appears to contain an "S" and "T", the second an "M", the third a hanging sheep, and the fourth a rosette. Above the hallmarks are two partially pressed marks of an anchor on a floral shield with the name "MELVILLE" above.
The partnership of brothers Samuel (active 1793-1800) and Thomas Melville (1764-1796) was advertised in the Newport Mercury (Newport RI), 31 Dec, 1793:
"Samuel and Thomas Melville Hereby informe the Public, That they carry on the Pewterer's Business, in the Shop belonging to Mrs. Carr, at the Corner of the Ferry Wharf; Where they Make Pewter Ware, Brass and Leaden Weights, Mend Pewter, Brass, and Copper Kettles. They also Work in the Plumbers, Business such as, Hawser, Scupper, and Deep Sea Leads & &
They also give cash for old Pewter, Brass, Copper and Lead.
Those who favor them with their Custom will meet with the strictest attention to their Commands, and the smallest Favours gratefully acknowledged."
The partnership of brothers Samuel (active 1793-1800) and Thomas Melville (1764-1796) was advertised in the Newport Mercury (Newport RI), 31 Dec, 1793:
"Samuel and Thomas Melville Hereby informe the Public, That they carry on the Pewterer's Business, in the Shop belonging to Mrs. Carr, at the Corner of the Ferry Wharf; Where they Make Pewter Ware, Brass and Leaden Weights, Mend Pewter, Brass, and Copper Kettles. They also Work in the Plumbers, Business such as, Hawser, Scupper, and Deep Sea Leads & &
They also give cash for old Pewter, Brass, Copper and Lead.
Those who favor them with their Custom will meet with the strictest attention to their Commands, and the smallest Favours gratefully acknowledged."
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
diameter: 8 5/8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1996.
Identifier
PSNC.5545
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