Pair of 19th Century French Rebus Plates with Solutions on Reverse PET can Drawing size: 5 /4" x

Drawing size: 5 /4" x 3 7/8"

structurally super sound and sturdy

With original wood backing

The writing on reverse is a bit visible through the paper

I think my favorite view on some of these old wire mesh Odd Fellows masks is from the backside

Pair of 19th Century French Rebus Plates with Solutions on Reverse PET can Drawing size: 5 /4" xI just can't resist a rebus when I come across one, whether hand drawn, or engraved, or printed as transfers on dessert plates, as here. I found this pair in PA, but they are French, produced by J Veillard, Bordeux, mid 19th c. I believe. And indeed, these were used for serving the dessert course, with one meant to puzzle out the solutions while enjoying their sweets then one could flip the plate to find the solution on reverse. I'm not smart, or