Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth III (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Stepney, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1777-1818
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (1.3 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom, very faint marks (either partially struck or worn down): (1) & (2) two identical stamps placed side-by-side: circular stamp containing lion rampant and "T" and "D" on either side of its hind legs (3) row of small square hallmarks containing, from left to right: "TD"; seated allegorical figure; [illegible, possibly two others]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 45.10.109
• Image: 45.10.109.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Small round pewter plate; forms peak where it bends to form rim; rim is about 3/4" wide and is scooped out in center. CONDITION: Poor; badly bent and dented all over, especially in rim; heavy scratches and pitting.