Hot water plate

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hot water plate

Entry/Object ID

VC.67.1

Description

Hot water plate with smooth wide (1 1/4") rim containing hinged rectangular opening for water; two handles, opposing, and on pivot.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Thomas Wiltshire

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: , 1768 - 1799 Date made: r. 1768 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom marked with quality mark of coronet above "X"; label, of leafy rococo surround, of "SUPER FINE HARD METAL"; pseudo-hallmarks of fleur-de-lis, wide coronet, standing lion, and slightly obliterated initials which appear to be "TW".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Diameter

9-7/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 9 7/16 in. (3.8 x 26.7 x 24 cm)

Material

Pewter

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

VC.67.2 - Hot water plate - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of a

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 19D