(ca. 1840) George Washington Pressed Black Glass Plaquette. Uniface. 117.4 mm x 91.4 mm x 15 mm. Mint State.High relief military bust of George Washington faces right on an ornamented rectangular field framed by an outer border of laurel leaves and berries. The back has four molded-in, L-shaped feet allowing table display. In virtually perfect original condition, incredible for a piece of glass this large and of this age. Very Rare.From Early American History Auction, Inc.s Mail Bid Auction of June 2017, lot 174; our (Stacks) American Sale of January 2008, lot 7214. Lot tags included.
