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- Maker: Nathaniel Austin
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
- Dates: 1763-1807
- Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
- Markings: (1) Marked on underside, partially struck stamp of archway with arch containing "NA[THL]" supported by two columns which stand on a rectangular base containing "AUSTIN"; prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body in archway. (2) Large "X" incised on bottom of plate, cuts through stamp #1 (3) Old white paper label taped to underside, typed: "PLATE / Nathaniel Austin / Charlestown, Mass. 1763-1807 / 45.10.10 Poole Collection"
- Inscriptions: Stamped on rim: "W W A"
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 45.10.10
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.10.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
- Catalogue Description: Round shallow highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; allover scratches and some heavy pitting in center; dark squarish outlines (possibly tape residue) in center.
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