18th-century pewter plates with 19th-century engravings by Jean Calvin and Daniel Toussain
18th century
Description
Two 18th century pewter dishes (33.5cm diameter) with portraits of reformers, engraved with chisel and wheel. One in effigy of Jean Calvin, "IOHANNES CALVINUS / ANNO 1509-1564". The other in effigy of Daniel Toussain, "DANIEL TOSSANUS / ANNO 1541-1602". The engraving is probably later (19th century). Both plates have been appraised by the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève (with index cards).
Description
Two 18th century pewter dishes (33.5cm diameter) with portraits of reformers, engraved with chisel and wheel.
One in effigy of Jean Calvin, "IOHANNES CALVINUS / ANNO 1509-1564".
The other in effigy of Daniel Toussain, "DANIEL TOSSANUS / ANNO 1541-1602".
The engraving is probably later (19th century). Both plates have been appraised by the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève (with index cards).
