Hot water plate

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hot water plate

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.81

Description

Hot water plate: smooth wide rim, with hinged square opening for water; monogram of owner on rim; two handles; touch marks on bottom; S. Ellis and Samuel Ellis.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Samuel Ellis

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1721 - 1773

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Hinged lid is broken off; lid stored inside dish.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar