Plate

• Artist: Thomas Melville (The Younger) (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
• Dates: 1796-1824
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.6 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) Partially struck stamp, only legible part is "NEWPORT" arching above stars and what appears to be the top portion of a shield. (2) Row of small square stamps containing, from left to right: "T"; "M"; possibly two other stamps that are completely worn down.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H26, 1A
• Accession Number: 45.10.44
• Image: 45.10.44.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round shallow highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover deep scratches and pitting.