Plate

• Artist: Richard Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1793-1817
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (1.6 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, partially struck oval stamp with: "RICHARD" in banner arching around top half; in center, dove carrying branch flying above fox (lamb?); and "AUSTIN" in banner around bottom edge, ends of banners meet at sides of oval. [Laughlin identifies the animal as a lamb, but it does not resemble one.]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 45.10.19
• Image: 45.10.19.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around rim, about 1/4" from edge, and around center. CONDITION: Good; shows use with scratches in center; couple of deep pit marks and dings.