Dish

• Artist: James Porter (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1795-1803
• Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 13 1/8 x 13 1/8 in. (3.8 x 33.3 x 33.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, two identical, badly worn stamps placed side-by-side of: eagle with wings outspread and American crest over his body, clutching branch and arrows in claws and set against field of stars; "[JAMES]" in top border and "[PORTER]" in bottom border
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.50
• Image: 45.10.50_mark_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Large, round, highly polished deep pewter dish with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around edge of rim. CONDITION: Fair; allover heavy scratches and pitting; large patch of dark discoloration in center.