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On Display: House - Hardenbergh Bedroom
Plate
Francis Bassett I
1715-1740
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Francis Bassett I (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1967.1366
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1366
Object Name
Plate
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Francis Bassett I (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1715-1740
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, center
Inscription: Crown over a fleur-de-lis flanked by stars with a cross form at the bottom flanked by leafy fronds and a banner at the top and bottom with the inscription: "F. B " and " W YORK". Mark partially effaced.
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, center
Inscription: Crown over a fleur-de-lis flanked by stars with a cross form at the bottom flanked by leafy fronds and a banner at the top and bottom is almost entirely effaced.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on rim
Inscription: "AKS" engraved in Roman capitals with serifs.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
0.787 (H) x 9.016 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2 (H) x 22.9 (Diam)