Plate (Used as Paten)

• Artist: Joseph Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1780-1788
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 x 8 in. (1.6 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed stamp consisting of archway with "JOSEP[H.]" in arch supported by columns, "DANFORT[H]" in rectangular base, and lion or dragon rampant within archway (2) stamp identical to and next to #1; "JOSEPH." [fully impressed] and "[DA]NFORTH" [partially impressed] (3) upside-down (in relation to stamps #1-2) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "I.D"; head of dragon (?); seated allegorical figure; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 45.10.81
• Image: 45.10.81.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around rim and around center of plate. CONDITION: Good; some scratches.