Plate 1757 - 1784

This pewter plate, created by George Grenfell between 1757 and 1784, is a simple yet elegant example of 18th-century American craftsmanship. The plate, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City, features a plain, circular surface with a slightly raised rim. The initials "N.S" are inscribed near the edge, hinting at the plate's original owner. This piece, like many other pewter plates of the time, was likely used for everyday meals in American households.