Dish
1 of 2
Caption
William J. Elsworth. Dish, 1767–1796. Pewter, 1 1/8 x 15 x 15 in. (2.9 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.171. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Dish
Date
1767–1796
Geography
Place made: New York, New York, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 1/8 x 15 x 15 in. (2.9 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, around center: (1) & (2) two identical stamps, both partially struck: generally oval stamp with "WILLIAM" in banner around top edge; in center, scene of lamb holding a triangular flag on a staff and striding across ground; "[ELS]WORTH" in banner below, both banners curl at ends and meet along the side of the stamp at the midpoint. (3) upside down, row of four squarish hallmarks, from left to right, of: "W.E"; striding lamb carrying flag; seated allegorical figure; partially impressed stamp of lion or dragon rampant
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.171
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