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Single Reed Plate

Dateca. 1780-1788

Maker Joseph Danforth I

OriginAmerica, Connecticut, Middletown

MediumPewter

DimensionsDiameter: 7 7/8"' Height: 5/8"

Credit LineGift of Scott and Debra Duncan

Object number2022-234

DescriptionCircular pewter plate with a concave rim edged by a single bead and booged well surrounded by an incised circle.
MarkingsLion, rampant to the left, flanked by columns with JOSEPH in a banner above and DANFORTH in a banner below, all in relief, and struck twice (Jacobs-95, but without hallmarks).
ProvenanceEx. coll.; William F. Kayhoe (donor's note).