Plate

• Artist: Ashbil Griswold (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Meriden, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: ca. 1820-1830
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (1.6 x 20 x 20 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) circular stamp with serrated edge containing eagle clutching arrows and branch in center and "A.GRISWOLD." around top border (2) identical to and placed side-by-side with mark #1, but "A.GRI[SW]OLD" (some letters not legible)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf F
• Accession Number: 45.10.56
• Image: 45.10.56.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round, shallow highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center and around rim near edge. CONDITION: Good; some scratches and pit marks; small dings in center.