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Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil
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Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil

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A rare 18th century antique pewter dinner plate featuring a fabulous hand incised six petal hexfoil or daisy wheel directly at its centre. Markings like this were traditionally applied as a protective apotropaic marks (also known as a witch mark or ritual protection mark). Commonly used in early folk magic to ward off negative spirits, protect against bad luck, and ensure the safety of food consumed from the vessel.

A fabulous piece of social history!

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. It has a beautiful aged patina from centuries of honest household use.

Measures 24.5cm diameter 

Weighs 650 grams

 

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Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil

Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil

£595.00

Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil

Rare Antique 18th Century Pewter Plate With Hand Incised Apotropaic Hexafoil

£595.00