Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth II (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1755-1782
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside in center, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed oval stamp with beaded scroll border, containing rampant lion whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "[D?]" on the other. (2) row of three small, shield-shaped hallmarks [probably originally 4, but first mark is obliterated], from left to right: head of dragon; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.89
• Image: 45.10.89.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

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