Plate

• Artist: Edward Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: ca. 1790
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 x 8 in. (1.6 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside: (1) two identical, partially worn oval stamps with beaded border containing lion rampant in center and "EDWARD" around top edge and "DANFORTH" around bottom edge [top part of left stamp and bottom edge of right stamp worn down] (2) row of small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "E.D."; bird (raven?) with outstretched wings; ring of stars around a single star; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 55.210
• Image: 55.210.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter plate with rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around center.