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Plate

Maker: Possibly Thomas Byles, 1738-1771
Medium: Pewter
Possible Place Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Dates: 18th century
Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (1.6 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm)
Markings: Impressed on underside, two identical partially impressed marks, only thing visible is a crown above a rose between two columns.
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.10.241
Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
Image: Overall, 45.10.241.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Round shallow highly polished pewter plate with wide flat rim. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover scratches, pitting, and small dents, especially in center; some discoloration spots around edge; small crack in underside of rim.

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