Plate

• Artist: Frederick Bassett (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  • New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1761-1800
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (1.6 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) partially struck oval stamp with: in center, crown above a rose flanked on each side by "N" and "Y"; above, "FREDER[ICK]" in banner around top edge of stamp; below, "BASSETT" in banner around bottom edge (2) partially struck stamp with "F. BASSET[T]" and "NEW.YOR[K]" in two stacked arching banners above a fan-shaped foliate decoration. (3) row of four small hallmarks containing, from left to right: lion rampant; [illegible (ship?)]; scales of justice; "F B"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 45.10.162
• Image: 45.10.162.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished, round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around rim, about ¼" from edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches and heavy pitting; a few dings around bottom.