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- Culture: American
- Maker: John Skinner
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Dates: 1760-1790
- Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (1.6 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom, left to right: (1) partially struck stamp [indistinct at top and bottom] consisting of two columns supporting arch inscribed with indistinct letters, columns stand on rectangular base inscribed with indistinct letters [seems to read "SKINNER"]; within archway, prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body (2) "L" under fleur-de-lis and "W" under fleur-de-lis (3) row of four small, square stamps containing "I.S"; indistinct [perhaps seated allegorical figure?]; dragon head; indistinct stamp
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 42.278.5
- Credit Line: Anonymous gift
- Image: Overall, 42.278.5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Circular, highly polished pewter plate with flat rim. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use; all-over scratches, pit mark, and large spots of discoloration; tarnished.
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Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum