2009 Record shot by C. Lafiandra. Plate.

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Plate

Date1772-1785

Maker Francis Piggott

Maker Henry Joseph

OriginEngland, London

MediumPewter

DimensionsDiam: 9 3/4"

Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford

Object number2009-153

DescriptionPewter plate with plain edge and single reed on back. Engraved in block letters "C*D" on reverse for Catherine Deshler.

InscribedEngraved in block letters "C*D" on reverse for Catherine Deshler (1752-1837).
MarkingsPartial Marks on back: "FRANCIS" over a moon and thistle; "HENRY/ IOSEPH" around a shell within a shell-shaped reserve; "NEW STREET/ ST. BRIDES/ LONDON"; quality mark "X" below a crown.
ProvenanceCatherine Deshler (1752-1837) of Philadelphia who married Robert Roberts in 1775, and thence by descent to donor.