A large English pewter charger, probably London dated 1692

with a multi-reeded border and with a touchmark which includes the initials 'TN' and the rim stamped with the date

The fact this lot features a date is very unusual. There are hammer marks to the rim. There is a very old apeture to the rim. The reverse has scratches.
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The fact that this charger is dated is unusual and makes it a rare example.