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William Will Teapot, Rosewood Handle

Price: $1200.00

Product code: TS5

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William Will (1764 – 1798) is the Paul Revere of American pewter—patriot, soldier, and outstanding craftsmen. His pewter coffee and teapots are among the most elegant surviving American examples.

I reproduced Will’s Federal Period drum-shaped teapot several years ago with painstaking care and detail, as seen in the distinctive beaded edge work. Only a handful of original examples exist today. In 2007, one sold at auction for $47,560!

(William Will Teapot is available with either Ebony or Rosewood Handle. Please specify when ordering)

Published on Tuesday September 2, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Tea Sets. 0 Comments Tags: handle, lid, reproduction, tableware, teapot.

7″ Paten

Price: $50.00

Diameter: 7″

Product code: D07

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The 7″ Paten is actually the Gibson 7″ Plate. It is the size most often used as a paten with any of our chalices. Sometimes and 8″ Paten is chosen. Each has a smooth rim ( no rolled edge) and an incised line about 1/4″ from the outside edge.

Published on Tuesday September 2, 2008 in Communion Sets, Gifts, Holiday Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: communion, hand-turned, Pewter, plate.

William Will Tea Service, Ebony Handle

Price: $2100.00, 4 piece tea service

Product code: TS2-WE

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William Will (1764 – 1798) is the Paul Revere of American pewter—patriot, soldier, and outstanding craftsmen. His pewter coffee and teapots are among the most elegant surviving American examples. Jonathan Gibson has reproduced Will’s rare Federal Period drum-shaped teapot with painstaking care and has added a creamer, sugar bowl, and tray. Each piece of the tea service has the distinctive beaded edgework.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Pewter and Tea Sets. 0 Comments Tags: bridal, hand-turned, housewarming, Pewter, reproduction, tableware, tea set.

William Will Tea Service, Rosewood Handle

Price: $2100.00, 4 piece tea service

Product code: TS1-WP

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Fiddle Handle Ladle

Length: 12″

Price: $125.00

Product code: SL2

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The Fiddle Handle Ladle is another classic form which was made by various pewterers. While not an exact copy of any one in particular, it embodies the best elements to create a pleasing form which feels great in one’s hand.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 to $100, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Ladles and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: bridal, housewarming, ladle, Pewter, tableware.

Beaded Edge Ladle

Length: 12″

Price: $125.00

Product code: SL1

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The Beaded Edge Ladle was inspired by a similar type of ladle made by 18th century Philadelphia pewterer, William Will. Will’s ladle has a solid handle with no hook hole. The beaded edge on the bowl is applied as the piece is turning slowly on the lathe, just the way it was done in the 18th century. The handle is quite sturdy, and has a wonderful feel and balance in the hand.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 to $100, Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Ladles and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: bridal, handle, housewarming, ladle, Pewter.

Fluted Candlesticks

Height: 9″

Price: $185.00 per pair

Product code: L12

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The Fluted Candlesticks stand a handsome and formal 9″ tall and have a beaded edge on the socket. These tall candlesticks are a wonderful addition to the lighting line!

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts, New Products and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: 2008, candlestick, Pewter.

R. Gleason 3″ Chamberstick

Height: 3″

Price: $110.00

Product code: L09

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The Gleason Chamberstick is one of my father’s earliest reproduction pieces. Somewhere in my files I actually have the original drawings he used to copy the original which was in our shop for repairs.

Customers have loved this piece from the very beginning. This original would have been made by Gleason in the 1820s before his whale oil lamp production commenced in the 1830s.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts, Holiday Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: candle holder, candlestick, chamberstick, Gleason, Pewter, reproduction, valentine.

Push-up Candlesticks

Height: 7″

Price: $250.00 per pair

Product code: L05

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Tall and beautiful, the Push-Up Candlesticks are an original design. There is a brass rod which is attached to a platform within the socket. The rod extends down through the shaft and through the underside of the base. There a small brass knob is threaded to the rod. Atop the platform is a nickel which has been soldered in place.

I sometimes refer to these “sticks” as my Jefferson Ejectors. The push-up feature is used in those instances when the candle burns low and into the socket. The candle stub can easily be pushed out without enlisting the aid of a kitchen knife! Try to avoid letting candles burn this low as the pewter can become damaged.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts, Holiday Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: candle holder, candlestick, hand-turned, holiday, Pewter.

R. Dunham Candlesticks

Height: 6.25″

Price: $185.00 per pair

Product code: L04

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The R. Dunham Candlesticks are our best sellers. They are reproductions of those made in the 19th century by Westbrook, Maine pewterer, Rufus Dunham. The urn shaped shafts are among the most beautiful ever produced and their popularity in our shop today supports that claim. The shafts are hollow (“slush”) cast just like the originals, but are quite sturdy. The tall base has two decorative incised lines and a rolled lower edge for maximum stability and strength.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts, Holiday Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: candle holder, candlestick, hand-turned, Pewter, reproduction.

Gibson Candlesticks

Height: 4″

Price: $160.00 per pair

Product code: L02

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The Gibson Candlesticks are an original design. I borrowed the shaft of the Gleason 3″ Chamberstick and created a base to match the curves of the shaft. These sturdy candlesticks are very popular.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts, Holiday Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: candle holder, candlestick, Gibson design, hand-turned, Pewter.

3 inch Candleholder

Height: 1.5”

Diameter: 4.25″

Price: $45.00

(includes scented candle)

Product code: L01

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The 3 inch Candleholder is a modern form that I designed a few years ago. A number of my customers asked for a dish to go under their pillar candles and this design was the end result. It has sturdy, wide base and a nicely flared lip to catch any stray wax. Each candleholder comes with a locally made scented candle.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 and Under, Birthday Gifts, Bridal & Housewarming, Candle Holders, Gifts and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: birthday, candle holder, hand-turned, Pewter.

Capen & Molineux Tavern Lamp

Height: 4″

Price: $175

Product code: OL4

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The Tavern Lamp is a reproduction of a piece made in New York City in the 1840′s by the pewter lamp making firm of Capen & Molineux. They made many different styles of oil and camphene lamps. Some surviving examples are even equipped with lard oil burners.

Our lamp has the single, taller, camphene burner and a wonderful scroll handle. This was a portable lamp that would have been used in many ways, including lighting the way to one’s bed chamber after dark. The single burner produces a soft, mellow light. All lamps come with instruction and a free bottle of lamp oil.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Oil Lamps and Pewter. Closed Tags: bridal, lamp, oil lamp, Pewter, stem.

Gleason Lace Maker’s Lamp (single)

Height: 8.5″

Price: $495

Stevens Metal Award winner 2003

Product code: OL3

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The Gleason Bullseye Whale Oil Lamp is a great lighting device. The original was patented in the 1830s by Roswell Gleason, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, as a work light. These lamps are also referred to as lacemakers’ lamps.

The glass lenses magnify the light of the flame and the shade above the lens which is slightly canted, focuses the light for in close hand work, or reading. Gleason made a single lens lamp, as well as a double lens lamp so that two people could share the light source.

I won the Stevens Metal Award at the 2003 Annual Juried Exhibit of The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen with this reproduction. Original examples of this lamp are hard to find, especially with the lenses intact. All oil lamps come with instructions and a free bottle of lamp oil.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Oil Lamps and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: bridal, housewarming, lamp, oil lamp, Pewter, reproduction, stem.

Gleason Lace Maker’s Lamp (double)

Height: 8.5″

Price: $595

Stevens Metal Award winner 2003

Product code: OL2

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Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bridal & Housewarming, Gifts, Oil Lamps and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: bridal, housewarming, oil lamp, Pewter, reproduction, stem.

Whitmore Pint Mug

Height: 4.25″

Capacity: 16 oz.

Price: $150.00

Product code: T14

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The Whitmore Pint is my new favorite mug. Jacob Whitmore was a fine 18th century Connecticut pewterer and this piece is a tribute to him. The ball terminal handle is a beautiful thing to look at and it feels great in one’s hand. Many thanks to fellow pewter enthusiast and antique pewter dealer, Wayne Hilt, for helping me to create this wonderful new handle.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Mugs, New Products and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: 2007, handle, mug, Pint, reproduction.

Philadelphia Sugar Bowl

Height: 5.5″

Diameter: 4.25″

Price: $300.00

Product code: B15

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The Sugar Bowl is an original design with an 18th century Philadelphia influence. It too stands about 5.5″ tall. Many 18th century sugar bowls used tankard lids for covers and mine is no different. The beaded finial is from the drum-shaped William Will teapot. It’s a wonderful thing when recycled parts work with new designs.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Bowls, New Products and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: 2007, bowl, Pewter.

Philadelphia Creamer

Height: 5.25″

Price: $300.00

Product code: PT3

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Our Creamer stands about 5.25″ tall, and is an original design, but it resembles an 18th century footed Philadelphia piece with its tulip shaped body, its graceful scroll handle, and its foot with the beaded edge.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in New Products, Pewter and Pitchers & Creamers. 0 Comments Tags: creamer, handle, Pewter.

Dunham Standing Lamp

Height: 8.5″

Price: $250

Product code:OL1

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The Dunham Standing Lamp is a beautiful piece. It is a reproduction of a 19th century whale oil lamp by Rufus Dunham, Westbrook, Maine, circa 1830s. These kinds of lamps were often used for lighting a table top, a mantel, or a candle stand.

All of our oil lamps work and produce the soft light of a by gone era. Each lamp comes with instructions and a free bottle of lamp oil.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Oil Lamps and Pewter. 0 Comments Tags: oil lamp, Pewter, stem.

Fluted Bud Vase

Height: 7″

Price: $45.00

Product code: V04

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Our new Fluted Bud Vase stands 7″ tall and has a beaded edge on the foot. It’s a simple, yet elegant design and a wonderful gift item.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 and Under, Gifts, New Products, Pewter and Vases. 0 Comments Tags: 2008, flowers, Pewter, vase.

Centerpiece Vase

Height: 3.5″

Price: $50.00

Product code: V03

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The Centerpiece Vase is one of our oldest and most popular designs. Fresh flowers and dried flower arrangements both look great in this wide mouth vessel.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 and Under, Gifts, Pewter and Vases. 0 Comments Tags: flowers, Pewter, vase.

Granny Vase

Height: 4.25″

Price: $45.00

Product code: V02

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The Granny Vase got its name from one of our good customers who happened to be in the shop the day my father made the first one many years ago. When my father asked for a potential name, she thought a moment, and then said, “call it the Granny Vase. It will be great for those occasions when the grandchildren run up with a hand full of flowers and say, ‘I picked them all for you granny’.” The name stuck and the vase has been a very popular gift item ever since.

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Tall Vase

Height: 7.5″

Price: $125.00

Product code: V01

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The Tall Vase is a popular piece. My father introduced this style to round out our vase line several years ago. The flared upper lip and wide base work well to balance the tall form.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Pewter and Vases. 0 Comments Tags: flowers, Pewter, vase.

12 Ounce Syrup Pitcher

Height: 4″

Price: $175.00

Product code: PT2

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The 12 Ounce Syrup Pitcher is an original design. If you enjoy pancakes as much as my family does, this is a must have. This pitcher also works well as a creamer for larger gatherings.

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Pewter and Pitchers & Creamers. 0 Comments Tags: Pewter, pitcher.

Rufus Dunham 2 Quart Water Pitcher

Height: 6.25″

Price: $250.00

Product code: PT1

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The Dunham 2 Quart Water Pitcher is a classic mid-19th century design. Dunham was active in Westbrook, Maine from 1837-1861 and was a fine craftsmen. Several firms produced lidded and unlidded pitchers in this style. Capacities varied from 1.5 quart up to one gallon.

I owned and copied a Dunham pitcher several years ago. Unlike the original whose body is made from multiple castings, our body is made from a single piece which means it will never leak. The pitcher pours beautifully and has graceful lines. Makes a great gift!

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in Pewter and Pitchers & Creamers. 0 Comments Tags: handle, Pewter, pitcher, reproduction.

Geometric Handle Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P14

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Last summer, I acquired a rare 18th century geometric handle porringer at auction. I’ve waited many years to find one, and with it for inspiration, we now have our 8th different large porringer handle design!

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 to $100, Gifts, New Products, Pewter and Porringers. 0 Comments Tags: 2008, bowl, handle, Pewter, porringer, reproduction.

Dolphin Handle Basin Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P13

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The Dolphin Handle Basin Bowl Porringer is another classic style which I love. It was inspired by an original example made by Samuel Danforth, Hartford, CT , 1795 -1816. Many thanks to friend, fellow pewter enthusiast and antique pewter dealer, Wayne Hilt, for helping me create this rare handle design!

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 to $100, Gifts, Pewter and Porringers. 0 Comments Tags: 2006, bowl, handle, Pewter, porringer, reproduction.

Small Heart Handle Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 3.5″

Price: $50.00

Product code: P11

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The Small Heart Handle Porringer is a reproduction of a late 18th, early 19th century American piece whose exact maker has yet to be identified. The handle is sweet with its three hearts and crescent moon apertures. This is a very popular baby gift!

Published on Monday September 1, 2008 in $50 and Under, For Children, Gifts, Pewter and Porringers. 0 Comments Tags: bowl, For Children, handle, Pewter, porringer, reproduction.

William Bradford, Jr. Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P12

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The William Bradford, Jr. Porringer is yet another 18th century “Old English” type handle with a large (pint) bowl with two incised lines in the rim. Bradford was active in New York City between 1719- 1785, and surviving examples of this man’s work are rare. This is one of my favorite porringer handles.

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Large Lee Basin Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 6″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P10

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The Lee Basin Porringer is the largest in our product line with a bowl that measures 6″ in diameter. The Basin Bowl type has a flat bottom, a slightly tapered side, and a narrow, flared rim. The flower handle design on the Lee Porringer is a unique form, made only by Richard Lee and Richard Lee, Jr. The handle is beautiful and balances well with the larger bowl.

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Medium Melville Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 4.25″

Price: $65.00

Product code: P09

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The Melville Porringers are reproductions of ones made in Newport, Rhode Island in the 18th century by David Melville, circa 1755–1793. This kind of handle is referred to as the Solid, Rhode Island type. I enjoy the simplicity of the handle design and it is perhaps the strongest handle I make. Original examples of this type of porringer are scarce.

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Large Melville Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P08

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Medium Porringer, “Old English” Handle

Bowl Diameter: 4″

Price: $65.00

Product code: P07

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The Medium Porringer, “Old English” Handle is another one of my father’s early works. I think he had kids in mind when he designed the piece, because it’s very sturdy in every respect.

The 4″ bowl is a modified basin type with a central boss and a rolled upper lip, giving it extra stability. The handle is quite sturdy as well.

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J. Bassett Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P06

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I introduced the John Bassett Porringer several years ago. John Bassett was active in New York City circa 1720 – 1761, and surviving examples of his work today are very rare. His sons Francis and Frederick were also skilled pewterers who produced excellent wares.

This Bassett Porringer has a 5.25″ (pint) bowl with two incised lines on the rim and an “Old English” type handle. Another classic style.

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Small Jones Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 3.5″

Price: $50.00

Product code: P05

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The Small Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special to me, because I grew up in Providence.

This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Large and Medium Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 5.25″ and 4.25″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.

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Medium Jones Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 4.25″

Price: $65.00

Product code: P04

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The Medium Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special to me, because I grew up in Providence.

This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Large and Small Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 5.25″ and 3.5″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.

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Large Jones Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P03

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The Large Jones Porringer is a reproduction of one made in the late 18th century by Providence, Rhode Island pewterer, Gershom Jones, circa 1774 -1809. This was the first piece my father reproduced years ago. It is also special because I grew up in Providence.

This type of handle is referred to as a flower handle and it is a beautiful and classic form. In addition to the large, we also make the Medium and Small Jones Porringers with bowl diameters of 4.25″ and 3.5″ respectively. The small is an excellent choice for babies and the medium an excellent choice for young children as the handles are quite sturdy.

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Medium Porringer, Flower Handle

Bowl Diameter: 4.25″

Price: $65.00

Product code: P02

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The Medium Porringer Flower Handle is a piece my father reproduced many years ago. I believe he copied a 19th century porringer made by the Cincinnati, Ohio firm of Flagg & Homan. It is a wonderful handle design. Most medium size porringer bowls are 4.25″ in diameter.

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Crown Handle Porringer

Bowl Diameter: 5.25″

Price: $95.00

Product code: P01

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The Crown Handle Porringer is a reproduction of an 18th century porringer that I believe was made in Boston.

It has a 5.25″ diameter bowl which was referred to as a pint capacity. These were multi-purpose vessels that were used to eat from, to drink from and to use as measures. In fact, if you look at the inventories of 18th century pewterers, they list the porringers by their capacity. The crown, or coronet handle is a wonderful design.

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R. Gleason Plates

R. Gleason 9.5″ Plate

Diameter: 9.5″
Price: $95.00

Product code: D09

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The Gleason Plates (3 sizes) are reproductions of ones made by Roswell Gleason, Dorchester, MA circa 1821-1871.

They have a narrower rim with a rolled edge and a deeper bowl than the Gibson style plates. These plates are quite sturdy as well. The deep bowl is great for pasta dishes, or any dish with sauce.

Also available in the following sizes…