Plate 1786 - 1795

This silver plate was created by American silversmith Edward Danforth between 1786 and 1795. The plate, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City, measures 7 7/8 inches in diameter. The plate is made of silver and is a simple, yet elegant, example of American silversmithing from the late 18th century. Danforth’s work is a prime example of the craftsmanship of metalwork from Middletown and Hartford, Connecticut.