Dish

• Artist: Richard Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1793-1817
• Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (2.9 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) Oval stamp with "RICHARD" around top edge; in center, dove carrying branch flying above fox (lamb?); and "AUSTIN" around bottom edge. [Laughlin identifies the animal as a lamb, but it does not resemble one.] (2) Rectangular stamp with "R.A.BOSTON".
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.21
• Image: 45.10.21.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Large round, shallow, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches and pitting; spots of discoloration, especially around rim.