Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Timed Auction

December Timed EAPG Sale

Fri, Dec 8, 2023 01:00PM EST - Mon, Dec 18, 2023 05:00PM EST
Lot 26

CLASSIC / GILLINDER NO. 403 (OMN) CLEVELAND AND HENDRICKS PLATES, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

CLASSIC / GILLINDER NO. 403 (OMN) CLEVELAND AND HENDRICKS PLATES, LOT OF TWO, colorless with frosted central intaglio design, well-detailed busts of Grover Cleveland and Thomas A. Hendricks in center. Hendricks example with embossed designer/manufacturer's signature "P. J. JACOBUS SCUL." Produced for the 1884 Presidential campaign. Gillinder & Sons, Philadelphia PA. Fourth quarter 19th century. 11 3/4" DOA.
Literature: Stuart - Bread Plates and Platters, p. 105, top.

Condition

Excellent condition overall, Cleveland example with moderate wear and light scratching to interior and a small chip to upper rightmost edge petal. Both with roughness along mold lines at outer rims and perhaps shallow flaking, almost all as-made.

From the collection of Ken Depew, Ft. Myers, FL.