Dish or Paten

• Artist: Shelton & Feltman (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Albany, New York, USA
  • South Salem, New York, USA
• Dates: ca. 1847
• Dimensions: 1 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (2.5 x 26 x 26 cm)
• Markings: (1) Impressed on underside in center: "SHELDON & FELTMAN. [in shape of tent] / ALBANY / 10 /2" (2) Painted on underside in red: "18555-12" (old accession number)
• Inscriptions: In center of plate (top side), incised in script: "Paten Old Congregational Church / South Salem, N.Y."
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 32.2089
• Image: 32.2089.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. CONDITION: Good; tarnished and a few small dark spots of discoloration; minor scratching; patch of pitting on underside below marks.