Sheep Illustration Plaque Appraisal

Vintage Beveled Glass Mirrored Prayer Plaque with Sheep Illustration

This is a decorative religious plaque featuring a beveled-edge glass mirror mounted into a rectangular dark-stained wooden base. The mirror is square in shape with deep mitered bevels on all four sides. It features a central silk-screened or etched design in gold-toned or cream-colored ink. The primary text is the 'Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep' prayer, beginning with the word 'Jesus'. Above the text is a whimsical illustration of fluffy sheep jumping over a small fence. The glass measures approximately 6 to 8 inches in height. There is a visible maker's mark or copyright stamp at the bottom left involving a circular logo and alphanumeric code. The overall condition shows signs of age typical of mid-to-late 20th-century giftware (circa 1980s-1990s), notably 'silvering' or desilvering along the beveled edges where the metallic backing has begun to oxidize or flake. Some surface dust and minor fingerprint marks are present on the glass. The dark wooden base appears to be solid wood with a clear grain visible on the front face. This item is characteristic of Christian nursery or bedroom decor from the late 20th century.