Plate

• Artist: Nathaniel Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1763-1807
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.3 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom, left to right: (1) arched banner with foliate decorations at ends, reads "AUSTIN" [right end only partially struck] (2) row of four small square stamps containing: "N.A" between two horizontal lines; seated figure holding what appears to be staff and branch [Columbia?]; bird [head worn or not fully struck]; creature with dragon's head and eagle's body
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.9
• Image: 45.10.9.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Circular, highly polished pewter plate with rim that curves slightly upward, ending in rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with scratches, pit marks, and dents in center.