Dish
Decorative Arts and Design
MAKER
Samuel Hamlin
MEDIUM
Pewter
DATES
1771–1801
DIMENSIONS
1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on underside, three partially struck stamps arranged in a circle, counterclockwise from top:
(1) & (2) Identical stamps of: "SAMUEL" and "HAMLIN" in two stacked, arched banners with foliate decorations.
(3) Oval stamp with banner containing "H[…]D" around upper edge and banner containing "[illegible letters]" around lower edge; in center, 4-legged animal (wolf?) hanging by chain from top banner over stylized flames.
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
45.10.240
CREDIT LINE
Designated Purchase Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Large round, highly polished, deep pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge.
CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover deep scratches, pitting, and discoloration spots; yellowish substance (corrosion?) on edge runs under rim; hairline crack down inside edge of rim.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Samuel Hamlin. Dish, 1771–1801. Pewter, 1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.240. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 45.10.240.jpg)
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