Pewter Platter

Object/Artifact

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Col Paul Wentworth House

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Samuel Ellis

Role

Metal Smith

Date made

1725 - 1773

Place

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Middle back of platter (possibly under a modern label)

Transcription

Four marks each surrounded by a circle: Golden Fleece (lamb), lion’s head, Britannia, and S.E. (Maker’s initials)

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Notes

Marks are obscured by a modern label that will need to be removed-what is visible looks to be worn down significantly

Name/Title

Pewter Platter