Pewterer: uncertain
Pewter, cast and turned. Plain, circular, with rim turned under, perhaps formerly 'bumpy bottomed'. Engraved on the obverse of the rim with a crowned ostrich feather.
History note: Purportedly found in 1889 near Guy's Hospital during construction work, but other sources give 1899 as the date; Hilton-Price Collection; A.F. de Navarro Collection.
A.F. de Navarro Bequest
Diameter: 34 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de
15th Century, Late-16th Century, Early#
Henry VII
Circa
1495
CE
-
1509
CE
The emblem on the rim was used as a house mark or badge of the heir apparent, and this dish and others like it have been associated with Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII (1586-1502). It has also been suggested that they could date from the coronation of Henry VIII in 1509.
Accession number: NAV.77-1933
Primary reference Number: 125278
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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