Silver platter - baptismal memento, 19th century.

on the bottom of the platter inserted silver medal 60 mm diameter<
signed J.HERKNER F.
weight: 120 g
On the obverse of the medal: a representation of the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River
and an inscription on the rim: THIS IS MY BELOVED SON WHOM I HAVE FAVORED
At the bottom the signature: J.HERKNER F.
On the reverse of the medal the inscription: FOR THE MEMORIAL OF THE CHRISTMAS OF ZOFIA Estreicher d. SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 Godfather Karol Szaniawski
At the top of the composition, angels supporting a banderole with dedication
At the bottom of the composition angels supporting a cartouche with symbols of faith, hope and love - cross, heart and anchor

Józef Herkner (1802-1864), Polish medalist and lithographer active in Poznań, author of maps of the Kingdom of Poland and medals, (medal dedicated to Józef Elsner)