"Wide Rimmed Pewter Plate, In The Shape Called "cardinal" With A Beautiful Patina. "
Wide rimmed pewter plate, in the shape called "Cardinal" with a beautiful patina. Stamped with a hammer hallmark, flanked by two stamps of 'fleur-de-lis'.
diameter: 42.5 cm
We do not know the age of this object.
These large dishes were called "Cardinal" because they resembled the shape of a cardinal's hat. They were used from the beginning of the 16th century until the end of the 18th century to present food on the day of major celebrations.
It is possible that more recent versions of this coupe Cardinal, have been manufactured since.
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