Object number
2001/21/1
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Description
This pewter plate was made by John Leach of Bristol, c.1720. It is stamped with hallmarks and has the initials 'W.P.' on the rim. 'Bristol' is stamped on the bottom of the plate. It was previously a part of the collections at the Museum of London.
Physical description
1 plate: pewter
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Plates, Pewter // Description // Two Pewter Plates: // 1) Made by John Leach of Bristol c.1720. Stamped with hallmarks and initials 'W.P.' on rim. 'Bristol' stamped on bottom. Metal worn right through in one part. // 2) Made by Edgar & Co. of Bristol c. 1810. Hallmarks stamped on bottom including 'rose and crown' emblem. // Dimensions // 1) 23cm (diameter) // 2) 22.8cm (diameter) // Associated information // These plates were originally on permanent loan to MERL from the Museum of London, for the 'Farmers Gallery' permanent display opened in 1980. // In October 2007 they were officially donated to MERL (see correspondence in this file).'
Production place
Bristol
Production date
1720 - 1720
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