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pewter plate 40cm across at its widest. crude ?masonic wheel engraving with initials FJH and date 1789 on top edge. Touchmarks on the back appear to be a chequered shield with 1784 over the top and another mark showing a man with his hands on his hips standing next to a tree / branch/ weapon with the number 84. Thank you for any information.
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Continental European - I cannot be more specific without spending days (literally) searching all the references on marks for a match. Dates are consistent, so probably authentic, though I cannot be certain of this.
Martin
www.antique-metalware.co.uk
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Martin G Roberts
Expertise
Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.
Experience
A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.
Publications
Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America
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