Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth II (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
• Dates: ca. 1770-1780
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 15/16 x 7 15/16 in. (1.6 x 20.2 x 20.2 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) identical and next to stamp #1 (3) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; head of dragon; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H26, 1A
• Accession Number: 45.10.120
• Image: 45.10.120.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: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches, especially in center; few deep marks of pitting or corrosion, including one in center that has turned into a hole.