Platter
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Caption
William Will. Platter, 1764–1798. Pewter, 1 1/8 x 16 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (2.9 x 42.2 x 42.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Dick S. Ramsay Fund, 45.48. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Platter
Date
1764–1798
Geography
Place made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 1/8 x 16 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (2.9 x 42.2 x 42.2 cm)
Markings
Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom, left to right: (1) partially struck stamp, appears to be an eagle swooping down over horse (or fox?) surrounded by "WIL[…]" (letters from the maker's name) all within an oval (2) "E V" (3) same as (1) (4) row of three small square stamps containing: prancing lion; "T (?) C"; and flower within circle
Credit Line
Dick S. Ramsay Fund
Accession Number
45.48
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