Etains du Dauphiné - Etains du Dauphiné - Plate (12) - Assiettes octogonales - Tin

Set of 12 high-quality octagonal pewter plates, attributed to P. COCHET, master pewtersmith, and made by Étains du Dauphiné, a craftsman based in the Drôme. Their origin is confirmed by the distinctive hallmark stamped on the rim, featuring a dolphin and the artisan’s initials. The back of each plate is stamped. The artisan makes only pieces containing at least 95% pure tin and no lead at all, making them perfectly suitable for safe food use. The plates show patina and scratches from age and normal everyday use, which is typical of pewter, a soft metal. Each plate measures 28 cm in diameter and weighs 1 kg.