Plate

• Artist: William Billings (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1791-1806
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.6 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, 3 partially struck stamps of identical mark consisting of letters [from maker's name] inscribed within arching banner with decorative flourishes on ends, from left to right, top to bottom: (1) " […] GS" (2) "W [… ]" (3) "W BILLI […]"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.45
• Image: 45.10.45.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Circular, highly polished pewter plate with rim that curves slightly upward, ending in rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; all-over scratches and pitting, especially in center of plate and around edge; several indentations.