Dish

Thomas Alderson

Kingston Museum

1821

Oval dish bearing the following inscription: 'On the day of the coronation of King George fourth 19th July 1821, A baron of beef w[eighing] 200 lbs was served upon this dish, as part of an entertainment given to 700 children in Kingston Market Place'.

• Medium: Pewter
• Dimensions: 90 x 60 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £750 ( Total: £1,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1998
• Vendor: G L Auchinachie & Son

Provenance

Purchased by dealer's father from a collector.

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