Plate

• Artist: Nathaniel Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1763-1807
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (1.3 x 19.4 x 19.4 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed stamp with "AUSTIN" in arching banner, decorative foliate flourishes at ends of banner. (2) row of 4 small square hallmarks containing, from left to right: "[N].A"; seated allegorical figure; bird in profile; head of a dragon (?).
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 45.10.13
• Image: "Overall", 45.10.13.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round, shallow pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center and around rim near edge. CONDITION: Fair; badly tarnished; allover scratches and some pitting; several small dark spots of discoloration (corrosion?) around edge and in center.