Single Reed Plate
Dateca. 1764-1798
Maker
William Will
MediumPewter
DimensionsDiameter: 7 15/16"; Height: 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Scott and Debra Duncan
Object number2022-240
DescriptionCircular pewter plate with a concave rim edged by a single bead and a hammered, booged well surrounded by an incised circle.Inscription(s)Back scratched "E K."Mark(s)Eagle, standing to right spreading wings and looking over left shoulder with its head in a cloud of thirteen stars, under a banner inscribed FEDERAL , all in relief within a beaded oval border (Laughlin-540). Below Wm. WILL PHILADELPHIA in two lines, in relief within a shaped cartouche (Laughlin-537).ProvenanceEx. coll.; George Wolfe
