Plate

• Artist: Joseph Belcher Sr. or Joseph Belcher Jr. (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • New London, Connecticut, USA
  • Newport, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1769-1776 or 1776-1785
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, three identical stamps arranged in circle around center, all partially struck: oval shaped stamp containing a bird in profile in center against a striped ground and "JOSEPH BELCHER" around edge.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.46
• Image: 45.10.46.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. CONDITION: Fair; allover scratches and a few deep pit marks; some spots of discoloration.