Title
Pewter Plate
Object Type
Date
1769-1784
Description
A pewter plate (American, 1769-1784) made by either Joseph Belcher Sr. (1729-1778) or Joseph Belcher Jr. (1751- ca. 1787). The circular plate is marked on the reverse with three partially struck oval touch-marks that contain a bird in profile and have "JOSEPH BELCHER" written around the edge.
Cultural Origin
American, Newport
Medium
pewter
Extent
diameter: 8"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Identifier
PSNC.5538
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