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** Estate Sale Find**
Incredibley Rare 17th-century Scottish pewter broad-rim serving charger 18 inches in diameter. This monumental piece of historic "sadware" features the maker's touchmark of Edinburgh master pewterer David Inglis on the reverse
Pseudo-Hallmarks (Front Rim): The front rim bears three distinct shield-shaped punches struck to simulate English silver hallmarks. This grouping includes a finely detailed lion's face with a full mane (the London Worshipful Company style) and a matching master "DI" initial shield. Front-rim stamping was legally restricted in the early 18th century, confirming an early production date between 1680 and 1710.
Maker's Touchmark (Reverse): Features the uppercase initials "D I" stacked above a distinct heraldic bird standing on a horizontal perch, contained within a classic beaded circular outline. This confirms production by David Inglis of Edinburgh, Scotland, who was active during the late 17th century (circa 1670–1700).
Broad Flat-Rim Charger / Serving PlatterOrigin: Edinburgh, ScotlandPeriod: Late 17th Century / William & Mary Era (c. 1680–1700)Diameter
18 inches
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Authentic, untouched antique condition with noted structural flaws, displays a dark , unpolished antique patina with heavy surface wear, historical scratches, and age-appropriate casting & pitting visible historic stress cracks running along the "booge" line (the structural curve where the flat rim meets the central bowl
