Plate
PewtererMade by
Thomas Danforth II
(American, 1731 - 1782)
PewtererMade by
John Danforth
(American, 1741 - 1799)
Date1762-1765
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 9 1/2in. (24.1cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1987.79.1
DescriptionCast pewter plate with a 1 3/8-inch-wide plain rim, a shallow well, and an incised line circling the bottom of the well. The booge, or sides of the well, is hammered. There are light scratches over all the surfaces of the plate. Museum wax is adhered to the top surface of the well.
Status
Not on view
