Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Nathaniel Austin. Plate, 1763–1807. Pewter, 9/16 x 8 x 8 in. (1.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.12. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1763–1807
Geography
Place made: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
9/16 x 8 x 8 in. (1.4 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) archway containing eagle with spread wings clutching a branch and bunch of arrows and with U.S. shield over its chest. (2) row of four small square hallmarks containing, from left to right: "N.A"; seated allegorical figure; bird (rooster?); head of dragon (?).
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.12
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