Round frosted pressed glass plate with serrated edge. Three-quarters bust portrait of Sir Moses Montefiore in center. Rim decorated with a stippled pattern, leaves, and the sitter’s name.
Rim inscribed: "Sir Moses Montefiore". The plate was produced in celebration of Montefiore’s 100th birthday. The Hebrew initials MT (Mazal Tov) appear under the portrait.
England, Circa 1884.
ACCESSION NUMBER 40.193 , Brooklyn Museum. Decorative Arts: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
In excellent condition
Dimensions; 10.5 L., 10.5in W., 26.5cm L., 26.5cm W.,
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