Dish

Date1680-1700

MediumPewter

DimensionsDiam: 15 1/8"; W (rim): 2 3/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1960-802

DescriptionDish with 2 1/4" triple reed rim, reverse bead, hammered booge, initials C over WE on rim face, wriggle work decoration on face of rim in the form of a triple meandering line with a simple form of line in the reeding, a single meandering line in the booge and the well of the dish is decorated with stylized flowers in rose and tulip formLabel TextBritish pewter, by and large, is undecorated. Its makers relied on pleasing design and proportions, as well as the use of good metal, for its appeal and success. The largest exception to this rule was the popularity of wriggled engraving, particularly in the period between 1680 and 1740. A fairly broad rocker tool was walked back and forth to create its distinctive zigzag line. Naturalistic motifs predominate with a lesser number of patriotic portraits of reigning sovereigns. In this regard, it is analogous to contemporary delftware with similar naturalistic and patriotic decoration that was intended for a comparable clientele.

Inscription(s)Owners' initials "C/WE" within separate shaped shields stamped on face of rim opposite pseudo hallmarks.

Mark(s)Touch mark a foliated baluster with ""I" to the left and "I"" to the right and two pellets both above and below within an outlined and beaded circle on underside of rim (Cotterell 5724; Peal MPM 5724). Pseudo hallmarks an eagle displayed within a shaped shield stamped four times on face of rim (Cotterell 5724; Peal MPM 5724).ProvenanceVendor: A.H. Isher & Son, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.