Rare 18th Century Antique Nathaniel Austin American Pewter Plate Dish 8"

Description

Rare antique 18th century pewter plate, marked with the post-American Revolution eagle mark of Nathaniel Austin. Nathaniel Austin was christened July 19, 1741 in Charlestown, MA and worked from 1763-1815 as a pewtersmith there. Nathaniel married Margaret Rand, daughter of Isaac Rand and Margaret Damon, on 19 Nov 1766 in Charlestown MA. (Margaret Rand was born on 7 May 1741 in Charlestown MA and died on 26 Dec 1812 in Charlestown MA.) After the British bombardment of the city in 1776, he relocated with his family and apprentices to Lunenburg, remianing there until 1780. He returned to Charlestown and re-bult his house and shop. He died March 5, 1816.

Condition

Good Overall - Some tarnish/small dents, one clipped edge

Dimensions

8” x 0.25” (Diameter x Height)