Not currently on display at the V&A

Dish

ca. 1400 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular pewter dish with large, flat central boss and broad rim with single moulding under the rim. Incised on the front with a cross and on the back with W, WYNCHEST(ER) and a merchant's mark consisting of a monogram with a cross staff and pennon.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast pewter
Brief description
Dish, pewter, from Whitmore Park, English, 15th century
Physical description
Circular pewter dish with large, flat central boss and broad rim with single moulding under the rim. Incised on the front with a cross and on the back with W, WYNCHEST(ER) and a merchant's mark consisting of a monogram with a cross staff and pennon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 37.4cm
  • Depth: 4.5cm
  • Rim width: 3.5cm
  • Edge of rim depth: 5mm
  • Angled face of rim length: 4mm
Object history
The Museum bought this pair of dishes in 1904 for £8.
Associated object
200-1906 (Pair)
Collection
Accession number
200A-1906

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Record createdOctober 2, 2013
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