Plate

• Artist: Nathaniel Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
• Dates: 1763-1807
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
• Markings: (1) Marked on underside, partially struck stamp of archway with arch containing "NA[THL]" supported by two columns which stand on a rectangular base containing "AUSTIN"; prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body in archway. (2) Large "X" incised on bottom of plate, cuts through stamp #1 (3) Old white paper label taped to underside, typed: "PLATE / Nathaniel Austin / Charlestown, Mass. 1763-1807 / 45.10.10 Poole Collection"
• Inscriptions: Stamped on rim: "W W A"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H26, 1A
• Accession Number: 45.10.10
• Image: 45.10.10.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Round shallow highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; allover scratches and some heavy pitting in center; dark squarish outlines (possibly tape residue) in center.