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- Maker: David Melville
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
- Dates: 1776-1793
- Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 14 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (3.2 x 35.9 x 35.9 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) stamp with "MADE IN NEWPORT / BY D. MELVIL[...]" arching around a pentagon-shaped medallion containing partially worn five-leafed form above stars. (2) row of four small square stamps containing, from left to right: partially struck "[D]M"; anchor surrounded by stars; fox (or wolf?) hanging from chain around its belly and surrounded by stars; flower.
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 45.10.38
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.38.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Large round, shallow, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches, pitting, gouges, and dents; slightly bent around rim.
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