Porcelain.
approximately 27.8cm., 10 7/8 in. diam.
Painted with the Montefiore crest within a garter bearing the family motto 'THINK AND THANK', within a blue border and gilded gadrooned rim edge, printed factory marks in red referring to Coventry St. address,
Catalogue Note:
An oval dish from this service was sold in Sotheby's New York, 13th December 2006, lot 12.
Sir Moses Haim Montefiore (1784-1885) was born in Tuscany but emigrated to London. In 1812 he married Judith Cohen, whose sister had earlier married Nathan Meyer Rothschild. As brothers-in-law the two also became business partners. Sir Moses retired in 1824, aged 40, to focus on philanthropy. He was elected Sheriff of London in 1836 and was knighted by Queen Victoria the following year. Living to be 100, he was one of the most prominent members of the Jewish community in 19th century Britain.
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