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Single Reed Plate

Dateca. 1792-1820

Maker William Danforth

OriginAmerica, Connecticut, Middletown

MediumPewter

DimensionsDiameter: 7 7/8"; Height: 9/16"

Credit LineGift of Scott and Debra Duncan

Object number2022-241

DescriptionCircular pewter plate with a concave rim edged by a single bead and a hammered well surrounded by an incised circle.
MarkingsSpread eagle facing right with a cloud of thirteen stars surrounding its head, with WILLIAM above and DANFORTH below, against a matted ground. All in relief within a "figure 8" shape, struck twice (Laughlin-392). Both marks are worn and incomplete.