Museum quality monumental size and heavy weight mid 19th century sterling 925 silver gilt round Masterpiece dish. The center is hand embossed with a detailed scene depicting Moses stretching out his Staff towards Egypt pyramids to initiate the plagues, with Aaron by his side In front of them, three female musicians - playing lyre, tambourine and flute - are following a youngster carrying laurel branches dressed with a lion's skin The broad border finely hand raised with exotic fruits and flowers alternated with grotesque masks ornaments Fully hallmarked London Assay Office guarantee for 925 silver and "m" date letter for 1867 together with Alexander Macrae silversmith's mark "AM" (wine bottle not included) Diameter 64,5 cm Height 6,5 cm Net silver weight 4810 grams Historical Note: This exceptional masterpiece was made in the year of the Paris Exposition Universelle. The business of Cornelius Joshua Vander (Vanderpump), successors to the business of Martin Goldstein, earlier, Macrae & Goldstein, earlier, Alexander Macrae Condition report: In clean fine 159 years old original condition - great patina, some dark areas, minor scratches and dings - no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included) Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered insured shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!