Historical information
This object is a pewter pint pot dating back to the reign of King George IV and was used in Beechworth during the nineteenth century.
Significance
This object is historically significant as it is associated with the British Monarch King George IV who reigned between January 29, 1820, to June 26, 1830. It is socially significant as it is a good example of pewterware which has been widely used as tableware and other domestic applications by British society for centuries. It is also artistically and scientifically significant as it is representative of an age old metalcraft which uses a tin-based alloy to manufacture tableware and other domestic items.
Physical description
Pewter pint pot from the reign of George IV with foot and raised band around waist.
Inscriptions & markings
On Side
PSEUDO HALLMARK /
CROWN /
G . R /
IV /
Subjects
References
- George IV - king of United Kingdom Biography of King George IV. Sourced from the Encyclopedia Britannica website.
- Pewter History & Craftsmanship: How a 3,500-year-old metal is still handcrafted today. History and background behind the craft of manufacturing pewterware. Sourced from the A.E. Williams Pewter website.
