Dish

• Artist: David Melville (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1776-1793
• Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 14 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (3.2 x 35.9 x 35.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) stamp with "MADE IN NEWPORT / BY D. MELVIL[...]" arching around a pentagon-shaped medallion containing partially worn five-leafed form above stars. (2) row of four small square stamps containing, from left to right: partially struck "[D]M"; anchor surrounded by stars; fox (or wolf?) hanging from chain around its belly and surrounded by stars; flower.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf I
• Accession Number: 45.10.38
• Image: 45.10.38.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, pitting, gouges, and dents; slightly bent around rim.