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18th Century Pewter Plates

set of 18th century pewter plates/bowls
set of 18th century pewter plates/bowls

set of 18th century pewter plates/bowls

Located in Brecht, BE

a collection of 18th century pewter plates/bowls ... highly decorative objects, lovely patina on

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

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Pewter

French 18th Century Pewter Plate of Saints Peter and Paul
French 18th Century Pewter Plate of Saints Peter and Paul

French 18th Century Pewter Plate of Saints Peter and Paul

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional example of the European pewter tradition, this ceremonial charger plate from France

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Antique 18th Century French Other Religious Items

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Pewter

Antique Continental Thomas & Townsend Compton London Pewter Charger Plate 15"
Antique Continental Thomas & Townsend Compton London Pewter Charger Plate 15"

Antique Continental Thomas & Townsend Compton London Pewter Charger Plate 15"

By Townsend & Compton

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 18th early 19th century English Continental pewter charger / serving plate by Townsend

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Antique Late 18th Century Dinner Plates

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Pewter

18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate
18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate

18th Century German Pewter Passover Plate

Located in New York, NY

Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order

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Antique Late 18th Century German Religious Items

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Pewter

Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century
Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century

Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century

$320Sale Price|30% Off

H 0.2 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

manufacture in the second half of the 18th century. This pewter plate is decorated with a central motif with

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF
Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF

Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF

Located in NANTES, FR

**Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF These antique plates bear

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates

Located in Central England, GB

A pair of 18th century Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates This rare pair

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art

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Pewter

2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Plates Antique English Pewter
2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Plates Antique English Pewter

2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Plates Antique English Pewter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 Very Large Thomas Alderson Pewter Plates Antique English pewter folded rim plates, the front rim

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

Gustavian Pewter Plate by Carl Gustaf Malmborg, Stockholm, 1767–1806
Gustavian Pewter Plate by Carl Gustaf Malmborg, Stockholm, 1767–1806

Gustavian Pewter Plate by Carl Gustaf Malmborg, Stockholm, 1767–1806

Located in Knivsta, SE

Gustavian Pewter Plate by Carl Gustaf Malmborg, Stockholm, 1767–1806 A charming Swedish Gustavian

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

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18th Century Pewter Plate
18th Century Pewter Plate

18th Century Pewter Plate

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H 1.75 in Dm 13.75 in

18th Century Pewter Plate

Located in Round Top, TX

Beautiful French antique pewter plate from the 1700s, featuring the initials P.O. on the front and

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Antique 18th Century French Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

18th Century Wriggle Work Pewter Charger
18th Century Wriggle Work Pewter Charger

18th Century Wriggle Work Pewter Charger

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H 0.25 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in

18th Century Wriggle Work Pewter Charger

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a lovely example of 18th c wriggle work in the style of W Hutchins of Tavistock c 1710

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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century
Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century

Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century

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H 1.58 in Dm 16.54 in

Great Plate in Pewter Stamped, 18th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Great plate in pewter stamped, 18th century. 42 cm pewter. Marked.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

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

Rare 18th Century Antique Nathaniel Austin American Pewter Plate Dish

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique 18th century pewter plate, marked with the post-American Revolution eagle mark of

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Antique Late 18th Century Federal Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century
Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful highly polished pewter plates. ( Two left ) One with London touchmarks The pewter has

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Pair of 18th c German Pewter Plates
Pair of 18th c German Pewter Plates

Pair of 18th c German Pewter Plates

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of antique wavy-edge German pewter plates from the 18th c. Marked with the European rose and

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Antique Late 18th Century German Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Matching Set of 8 Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century
Matching Set of 8 Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Matching Set of 8 Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of highly polished pewter plates. Matching set. All with the same London touch

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

A COLLECTION OF 16 PIECES OF 18TH & 19THC ASSORTED PEWTER
A COLLECTION OF 16 PIECES OF 18TH & 19THC ASSORTED PEWTER

A COLLECTION OF 16 PIECES OF 18TH & 19THC ASSORTED PEWTER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL GROUPING OF PEWTER FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION.THIS CONSISTS OF 16 VARIOUS PIECES/CLICK ON

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dinner Plates

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Pewter

18th Century German Pewter Purim Plate
18th Century German Pewter Purim Plate

18th Century German Pewter Purim Plate

Located in New York, NY

Pewter Purim dish, Germany, late 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle-work engraving stating

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Religious Items

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Pewter

18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates
18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

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H 1.38 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in

18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

Located in Buisson, FR

a: Nice collection of four pewter serving plates, France, circa 1750-1790. Weathered, old repair

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Antique 18th Century French Serving Pieces

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Pewter

An 18th Century European Purim Pewter Plate for Collecting Alms
An 18th Century European Purim Pewter Plate for Collecting Alms

An 18th Century European Purim Pewter Plate for Collecting Alms

Located in New York, NY

This 18th-century pewter Purim plate is a rare and historically significant item associated with

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Antique 18th Century European Religious Items

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Pewter

Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century
Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century

Decorative Pewter, Almoner Plate, Made in Italy, Late 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

manufacture in the second half of the 18th century. This pewter plate is decorated with a central motif

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

Set of 8 Pewter Octagonal Plates, 18th Century
Set of 8 Pewter Octagonal Plates, 18th Century

Set of 8 Pewter Octagonal Plates, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice set of 8 late 18th century Georgian pewter plates, octagonal shape, four engraved with the

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Antique Late 18th Century English George II Tableware

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Pewter

Antique English Pewter Plate
Antique English Pewter Plate

Antique English Pewter Plate

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H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in

Antique English Pewter Plate

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pewter plate made in England by unknown manufacturer. An good original condition, with minor

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Antique Late 18th Century English British Colonial Decorative Dishes and...

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Metal

18th Century Pewter Plate With Important Coat Of Arms, dated 1721
18th Century Pewter Plate With Important Coat Of Arms, dated 1721

18th Century Pewter Plate With Important Coat Of Arms, dated 1721

Located in Bilzen, BE

18th century pewter plate dated 1721 and engraved with an important coat of arms. Makers marks on

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Antique 1720s Belgian Louis XV Historical Memorabilia

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Pewter

Set of Four Matched English Polished Pewter Plates, 18th Century
Set of Four Matched English Polished Pewter Plates, 18th Century

Set of Four Matched English Polished Pewter Plates, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Set of Four Matched English Polished Pewter Plates, 18th Century

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Antique 18th Century English Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Pair of Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century
Pair of Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Pair of Antique Polished Pewter Plates, English, 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful highly polished pewter plates English, late 18th century, London maker, measures: 9.5

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Collection of Twelve 18th Century Copenhagen Denmark Pewter Plates
Collection of Twelve 18th Century Copenhagen Denmark Pewter Plates

Collection of Twelve 18th Century Copenhagen Denmark Pewter Plates

Located in Copenhagen, K

Collection of 12 pewter plates from different makers, same style and with only slight differences

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Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Matching Set of 4 Antique Polished Pewter Plates. 18th Century
Matching Set of 4 Antique Polished Pewter Plates. 18th Century

Matching Set of 4 Antique Polished Pewter Plates. 18th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of highly polished pewter plates. Matching set. All with the same touch marks

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Antique Early 1800s German Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely highly polished pewter plate. Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the underside. Shown in the

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely highly polished pewter plate. Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the underside. London maker

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

English pewter plate attributed to Henry Joseph, c. 1736
English pewter plate attributed to Henry Joseph, c. 1736

English pewter plate attributed to Henry Joseph, c. 1736

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pewter plate with flat rim and beaded edge. Impressed on the underside: "Henry" (over a Tudor rose

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Pair of Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800
Pair of Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800

Pair of Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely pair of highly polished pewter plates. The pewter has been polished to its original shine

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely highly polished pewter plate. With an elk armorial Evidence of a rubbed touchmark on the

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Set of 3 Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800
Set of 3 Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800

Set of 3 Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plates, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely highly polished pewter plates. All three with London touchmarks on the underside. One with

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800
Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800

Antique Brightly Polished Pewter Plate With An Armorial, English, C.1800

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely highly polished pewter plate. With hand and fleur de lys armorial Evidence of a rubbed

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Pewter

English pewter plate with beaded rim and touch mark on the reverse, 1700's
English pewter plate with beaded rim and touch mark on the reverse, 1700's

English pewter plate with beaded rim and touch mark on the reverse, 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pewter plate with beaded rim and touch mark "F.W." over a rose on the underside. England, late 1700

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Antique Late 18th Century British Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pewter Plate
Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pewter Plate

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pewter Plate

Located in Miami, FL

A fine collectible item. Quality late 18th-early 19th century French pewter plate, in good

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Antique Late 18th Century French Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

Pair of 18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates
Pair of 18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

Pair of 18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

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H 13.59 in W 13.59 in D 1.19 in

Pair of 18th Century French Pewter Serving Plates

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of pewter serving plates, France, circa 1750-1790. Weathered.  

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Antique 18th Century French Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Export Pewter Dish and Plate by Townsend & Compton of London, 1784-1802
Export Pewter Dish and Plate by Townsend & Compton of London, 1784-1802

Export Pewter Dish and Plate by Townsend & Compton of London, 1784-1802

By Townsend & Compton

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

continental deep plate, possibly 18th century. Townsend & Compton touchmarks and hallmarks are still partly

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Antique Late 18th Century English British Colonial Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Collection of Five Late 18th Century Pewter Plates
Collection of Five Late 18th Century Pewter Plates

Collection of Five Late 18th Century Pewter Plates

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A collection of five late 18th century pewter plates four touchmarked London P&D. Two plates 8”, 20

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

Set of 8 18th Century Pewter Plates
Set of 8 18th Century Pewter Plates

Set of 8 18th Century Pewter Plates

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful set of 8 pewter plates with a family crest. The family crest is quite interesting with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Serving Pieces

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Pewter

18th C. French Pewter Plate
18th C. French Pewter Plate

18th C. French Pewter Plate

Located in New Orleans, LA

FRENCH 18TH CENTURY PEWTER PLATE WITH SCALLOPED BORDER 11"

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tableware

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Pewter

Early 18th Century Pair of Polished Pewter Plates
Early 18th Century Pair of Polished Pewter Plates

Early 18th Century Pair of Polished Pewter Plates

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H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 0.75 in

Early 18th Century Pair of Polished Pewter Plates

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of early 18th century pewter plates, of circular form with a rim. By Thomas Ridding

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Antique Early 1700s English More Dining and Entertaining

Set of Eight Pewter Plates, 18th Century
Set of Eight Pewter Plates, 18th Century

Set of Eight Pewter Plates, 18th Century

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Set of eight pewter plates from the 18th century. They are in original condition with patina

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Antique 18th Century Czech Baroque Dinner Plates

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Pewter

Pair of 17th Century Pewter Plates
Pair of 17th Century Pewter Plates

Pair of 17th Century Pewter Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 17th century pewter plates initials JF and dated 1690. Wonderful patina. 13 1/4" diameter

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dinner Plates

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Pewter

18th Century English Pewter Plate
18th Century English Pewter Plate

18th Century English Pewter Plate

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H 0.79 in Dm 11.82 in

18th Century English Pewter Plate

Located in Stockholm, SE

18th century English pewter plate, Joseph Spackman (1764-1784), London.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Collection of Seven Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pewter Plates
Collection of Seven Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pewter Plates

Collection of Seven Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pewter Plates

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A collection of seven late 18th-early 19th century pewter plates comprising a charger, 18" (46cm

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

18th Century Pewter Plate with Marking
18th Century Pewter Plate with Marking

18th Century Pewter Plate with Marking

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century pewter plate with marking.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical More Dining and Entertaining

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Pewter

Deep Plate in Pewter, Late 18th Century
Deep Plate in Pewter, Late 18th Century

Deep Plate in Pewter, Late 18th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Deep plate in pewter Late 18th century. Measures: 21cm.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

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Pewter

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Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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Pewter

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17th Century Pewter Charger with Hallmarks

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Located in Buchanan, MI

17th century pewter charger with hallmarks. Good patina

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18th Century English Pewter Charger
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century English pewter charger in fine condition.

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A Large Silver Passover Seder Plate by Gutgesell Gebrüder, Hanau Circa 1915
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$29,490

H 14 in W 13 in D 0.5 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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18th Century Pewter Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 18th century pewter plates is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal and pewter, all 18th century pewter plates available were constructed with great care. Baroque and Georgian 18th century pewter plates are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 18th century pewter plates over the years, but those made by Townsend & Compton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 18th Century Pewter Plates?

18th century pewter plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $8,250.

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