Collections: Decorative Arts: Plate

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Plate

• Maker: Cornelius Bradford
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Possible place made: New York, New York, USA
  • Possible place made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1752-1785
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (1.3 x 25.1 x 25.1 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside: (1) illegible stamp (so worn down that it is barely visible), probably identical to #2 (2) partially struck stamp with "[CORNELIUS]" in arch supported by two columns; crown above rose between columns; columns stand atop rectangular base with "[BRAD]FORD" (3) row of four hallmarks, generally square with irregular edge, from left to right: "DS"; [illegible]; lion rampant; face of an animal (?)
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 45.10.164
• Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
• Image: Overall, 45.10.164.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
Cornelius Bradford. Plate, 1752-1785. Pewter, 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (1.3 x 25.1 x 25.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.164 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.164.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Round shallow pewter plate with wide, flat, smooth rim and incised line around center. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover tarnish, scratches, pitting, and dark spots of discoloration; dings and bends in center and around rim.