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- Maker: Thomas Danforth II
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
- Dates: 1755-1782
- 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) oval shaped stamp with scrolled, beaded border containing lion rampant whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on other (2) row of 4 small shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; head of dragon in profile; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 45.10.65
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.65.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Round, highly polished shallow pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center of plate and around edge of rim. CONDITION: Fair; heavy scratches in center and several large pit marks; two (mended?) cracks along edge of rim.
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