Antique Early 19th Century French Pressed Glass Napoleon I Sulphide Plaque

Dimensions  3-3/8" diameter & 1/2” tall

Makers Mark: Unsigned

Provenance: Unavailable  

Condition: Excellent, with some small nicks to the edge.

A clear pressed molded design featuring a 15 point decorative lobed edge and waffle pressed backing containing a detailed sulphide of Napoleon I. This and similar sulphide plaques are somewhat uncommon and predate French paperweights containing the same sulphide incrustations.