Dish

• Artist: Henry Will (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Albany, New York, USA
  • New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1761-1793
• Dimensions: 7/8 x 13 1/8 x 13 1/8 in. (2.2 x 33.3 x 33.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical stamps, placed side by side, both very faint: oval stamp with "[HENRY WILL]" in banner around top edge; in center, crown atop rose; "[NEW YORK]" in banner around bottom edge. (3) row of four square hallmarks, from left to right, of: "H.[W]"; seated allegorical figure; [illegible]; lion rampant
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.165
• Image: 45.10.165.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Large, highly polished round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around rim, about 1/4" from edge. CONDITION: Fair; deep pitting and light scratches all over; rim bent and dented in a few places; few dark spots of discoloration.