1859 Samuel H. Black Copper Plaque July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence

Description: 1859 Samuel H. Black Copper Plaque July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence 1859 Samuel H. Black Electrotype Copper Plaque July 4, 1776, Declaration of Independence. Samuel H. Black, (active 1858-65), was a prominent New York City electrotyper in the mid-19th century. Measures 7 6/16"6 11/16"Plaque made out of copper with brass finishI have seen similar sold on the web, with wider decoration on the edges, and framed, I don't know if this is an original, please check the photosPlaque in very good condition.Heavy, it's weighs 778 grams. Could be framed or as a display on easel, I will include an easel with the order. This would be a fabulous addition to your collection Titled DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Black manufactured this plaque at approximately the same time as his larger National Medallion Plaque. Surrounding an 3 1/2"diameter reproduction of John Trumbull's painting of the Declaration of Independence signing, is the typescript text of the entire Declaration of Independence with script signatures of the signers rendered below. At the bottom of the panel is Black's copyright legend: "Entered According To Act Of Congress, In the Year 1859 By S.H. Black In The Clerk's Office Of The District Court Of The United States For The Southern District Of New York." The whole design is surrounded by several detailed borders.

Price: 280 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-12-15T01:36:14.000Z

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