Dinner plate with English arms (one of a group of four) 1715

This silver dinner plate, created by Richard Bayley in 1715, is part of a set of four. The plate features the English coat of arms engraved on the rim, signifying the plate's use in a wealthy household. The simple design with a raised rim is typical of English silverwork from this period. The plate is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offering a glimpse into the culinary practices and aristocratic taste of early 18th century England.