Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth III (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1777-1818
• Dimensions: 7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical circular stamps placed side-by-side containing an eagle in center standing atop an oval with "TD", arrows and a branch extend from sides of oval, ring of stars around edge of stamp (3) "T.DANFORTH / PHILAD.A"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.181
• Image: 45.10.181.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 1/4" from edge, and around center. CONDITION: Good; light scratches and pitting; whitish pitting (corrosion?) at beginning of rim on underside.