Antique Dragon PlaqueExtremely unusual Victorian pressed metal plaque depicting a dragon surrounded by flames. Im so thrilled that everyone is trotting out all their best swag for the year of the dragon: My Chinese zodiac sign. May it bring everyone the best auspices. Refer to photos for size & condition: Very good with some rust on the back.

The poem concerns the death of a baby and the way the family leans on their faith to process the tragic loss

Condition is excellent save for some surface wear to the cover

Of the various shapes and sizes of gem albums made

it is very securely attached to its base

Memorial assemblages could include casket ornaments like plates or handles

heavily worn antique plaster bust of a woman

but it seems this person did so out of sheer amusement at the decidedly colorful and melodramatic language

There is also some writing on one page

THAT Thermos

They tickle the same part of my brain as fancy glass candy boxes: It’s amazing that something so fragile survives

Retains its original tin top

early Victorian gift book would have been for newlyweds