Pair of 19th Century French Rebus Plates with Solutions on Reverse PET can The writing on reverse is

The writing on reverse is a bit visible through the paper

I think probably these were made as hitching rings

With original wood backing

structurally super sound and sturdy

I have found the work of an NYC based artist named Sue Kutosh online

Pair of 19th Century French Rebus Plates with Solutions on Reverse PET can The writing on reverse isI 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