Plate

• Artist: Stephen Barns (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Connecticut, United States
• Dates: ca. 1792-1800
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, two identical stamps, placed side-by-side, of: partially impressed or worn oval shaped stamp containing eagle with wings outspread and American crest over its body in center, and "STEPHEN / [BARNS]" around border (lower half of both stamps illegible).
• Inscriptions: Impressed on underside next to and turned at 90 degree angle to right-most mark: "G B"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H26, 1A
• Accession Number: 45.10.60
• Image: 45.10.60.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round, highly polished shallow pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center of plate and around edge of rim. CONDITION: Good; some scratches and pitting; several dark spots of discoloration and dings, especially on bottom.