Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth III (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1777-1818
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (1.6 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical stamps placed side-by-side: circular stamp with serrated edge containing an eagle clutching a branch and bunch of arrows in its claws with a U.S. shield over its chest; lines radiating from behind eagle's head. (3) "T.DANFORTH / PHILAD.A"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.72
• Image: 45.10.72.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. CONDITION: Good; a few scratches and pit marks on inside bottom and around rim; edge of rim slightly bent / misshapen.