Deep Dish

• Artist: Peter Young (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Albany, New York, USA
• Dates: 1785-1795
• Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (4.4 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical stamps, set at slight angle to each other, consisting of: crown atop rose, above "PY", all within beaded border (3) row of four square hallmarks, none legible, could be (based on Laughlin): lion rampant; flower; bird (hawk or falcon?) in profile; "P[Y]"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.167
• Image: 45.10.167.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Large, deep highly polished round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around rim, about 1/4" from edge, and around center. CONDITION: Good; some scratches, pitting, and dark spots of discoloration; few dents around bowl; prominent crack running from rim to bowl on inside.