
Plate
- Artist: Joseph Danforth (Maker)
- Medium: Pewter
- Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
- Dates: 1780-1788
- Dimensions: 3/4 x 8 x 8 in. (1.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on underside in center, from top to bottom:
(1) partially impressed stamp consisting of archway with "[JOSEPH.]" in arch supported by columns, "[D]ANFORTH" in rectangular base, and lion or dragon rampant within archway
(2) stamp identical to and next to #1; "DAN[FORTH]" [partially impressed]
(3) 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 G
- Accession Number: 45.10.87
- Image: 45.10.87.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; light scratches; patches of pitting.
