Tobacco Leaf Plate Ornament barware and cocktail a stunning fusion of vintage

a stunning fusion of vintage botanicals and American heritage

Originally made in China for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets

The "flying griffin"

Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon

is approximately 5 ½" x 5 ½"

Tobacco Leaf Plate Ornament barware and cocktail a stunning fusion of vintageThis miniature plate ornament is reminiscent of the beautiful historic Tobacco Leaf china pattern. The extravagant design was originally made in China, probably for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets. Of all the 18th century dinnerware patterns, this is the most highly prized. Some of George and Martha Washington china pieces in this pattern are now in the Mount Vernon collection. This reproduction design features a small phoenix bird