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Charger (Large plate) Made in England, 1640-1660. Material : Pewter. Touchmark "ED." Possibly Erasmus Dole of Bristol. Ownership attributed to Myles Standish. |
Chargers were common in 17th century households, often displayed on top of cupboards. Pewter was easy to work and less expensive than silver. Pewter often bore "touchmarks" in imitation of the hallmarks found on silver.
Updated 18 May, 2005