Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth II (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1755-1782
• Dimensions: 7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) oval shaped stamp with scrolled, beaded border containing lion rampant whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on other (2) row of 4 small shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; head of dragon in profile; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 45.10.65
• Image: 45.10.65.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: Fair; heavy scratches in center and several large pit marks; two (mended?) cracks along edge of rim.