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- Maker: Thomas Danforth II
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
- Dates: 1770-1780
- Dimensions: 7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on underside in center, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed oval stamp with beaded scroll border, containing rampant lion whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on the other. (2) identical and next to stamp #1 (3) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "[T].D"; head of dragon; 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: 45.10.83
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.83.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Round, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around rim and around center of plate. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches and pitting, especially in center; a few gouges and dents around rim; a few dark spots of discoloration.
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