17th-18th century A.D. A pewter toy plate of discoid form with a shallow bowl, rim decorated with crescents and pellets encircled by raised ropework, enigmatic central design. Cf. Forsyth, H. and Egan, G., Toys, Trifles and Trinkets. Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800, Unicorn Press, London, 2005, pp.248-271, forparable tableware. 3.62 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]