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Caption
Frederick Bassett (American, active 1761–1800). Plate, 1761–1800. Pewter, 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (1.6 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.162. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1761–1800
Geography
Possible place made: New York, New York, United States, Possible place made: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
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, from top to bottom: (1) partially struck oval stamp with: in center, crown above a rose flanked on each side by "N" and "Y"; above, "FREDER[ICK]" in banner around top edge of stamp; below, "BASSETT" in banner around bottom edge (2) partially struck stamp with "F. BASSET[T]" and "NEW.YOR[K]" in two stacked arching banners above a fan-shaped foliate decoration. (3) row of four small hallmarks containing, from left to right: lion rampant; [illegible (ship?)]; scales of justice; "F B"
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.162
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