Basin

• Artist: Joseph Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1780-1788
• Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 9 x 9 in. (5.7 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical, partially impressed circular stamps containing a lion rampant whose legs are flanked by "I" on one side and "D" on the other. (3) row of four small hallmarks in general square shape containing, from left to right: "I.D"; [unidentified]; [unidentified]; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.98
• Image: 45.10.98.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and narrow, everted rim with incised band in center. CONDITION: Fair; crack in rim; deep pit marks; scratches and a few dark spots of discoloration.