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Original SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA License Plate Frame – S & C Ford. Great original frame with excellent original color and no breaks or cracks.

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Up for sale is a 1947 San Francisco, California l icense plate topper. The Presidio of San Francisco, located at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, is a former U. Army post that now serves as a public park and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This topper would look great in a collection of California license plates, advertising, or old auto toppers. Measures about 11 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. The plate is in 100% original condition, with no touch ups or restoration. It is in great vintage condition, and shows only a little wear and character from the years of use and storage. Feel free to message with any questions.

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Original SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA License Plate Frame – S & C Ford. Great original frame with excellent original color and no breaks or cracks.

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I just acquired a large collection of antique blue & white historical plates (mostly Wedgwood and Adams). I will be separately listing all of these plates today – collect the whole set, or fill in your existing collection. This plate is: San Francisco (7 scenes). The souvenir plate shows seven landmarks in the San Francisco area: a Bay view (note no Golden Gate bridge), b Junipero Serra monument, c Japanese Tea Gardens, d Hotel St. Francis, e Cliff House from Sutro Heights, f Lick Monument, and g Mission Delores. Hallmark: printed banner “Ye Olde Historical Pottery”, Staffordshire England. Sometime between 1906 earthquake and WW1, most likely circa 1910. Dimensions: 10″ diameter x 1″ profile depth. Small rim glaze pop which could be manufacturing issue – can feel it when running hand around edge, but not big enough to be considered a flake or chip – but could have been caused by plate hanger. Underside has light crazing without discoloration. Colored transfers are intact, with good color and without scratches or erosion. No chips, flakes, breaks, mends, repairs, cracks, hairlines, blemishes, or mentionable boo-boo’s. No signs of previous repair or restoration. Average unpacked weight: 1 lb. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all po ssible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

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The other one is also listed.

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Half plate ambrotype behind heavy mat and cover glass in full leather case. Almost certainly a prominent businessman or political figure in the Bay Area, and possibly someone more notable? Mat is stamped Shew, bottom-left corner. Ambro is in good or better antique condition. When I had it out of the case I did see a crack through the image in the bottom-right corner, although it is completely hidden by the mat when viewing and the image is completely stable with no movement of the pieces when it’s in its case. Case is worn with separated covers; a couple of the rails are weak.

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The family is identified inside of the case, as well as on the back of the case. Fargo was born in New York, was a teacher and county clerk in Warsaw, NY before being lured to California by the Gold Rush in April’51. In 1852, Fargo and his wife were living in the mining town of Fairfield Bar, on Feather River, where his wife was the only woman. In July’52, their daughter Eva, the girl in the dag, was born there. Also notice that Marietta is in mourning attire, including mourning bands; her father Doras b. 1792 died September 27, 1853, and I believe that is who she was in mourning for… So late 1853, or very early 1854 as estimated by the writing on the back, would be accurate. By 1854 the Fargos were living in San Francisco, where this portrait was likely taken possibly by Shew or Vance? In the winter of 1860 he was elected to the Alameda County, CA assembly. A more extensive bio can be found in his obituary (see pics 5 & 6). Note that the obit is provided here for reference only and hard copies are not included, but feel free to download the scans. If you’d like a larger scan message me. Dag comes in half of its original case (6″ x 4.75″), which is missing BOTH the RIGHT and the LEFT rails. My photo shows that it has both, but I misplaced one. More condition notes: Pretty heavy tarnish ring that does not obscure the figures. The original seals appear to be intact and still in place, however under magnification I do spot a few smallish mat abrasions within the tarnish ring, so the seals are probably a bit loose and have allowed some slight movement.. The abrasions do not jump out unless you’re really looking for them. The underside of the glass is DIRTY… The glass should clean up very nicely if you open the seals and clean the underside of it.

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Excellent half-plate ambrotype of two boys, the older with his arm around the shoulder of the younger, and both holding hands. In half of its original case (6″ x 4.4″) behind mat and cover glass. This is a clear glass relievo ambro that also has a piece of black velvet in the case behind the image. It’s in very good antique condition with no notable issues.

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Vintage Souvenir Decor Silver Plated Plate San Francisco USA Engraved Inside. 5″x 4″ ART. However, since this is a beautiful lovely handmade vintage item, it is unavoidable. And it is satisfactory to use. This is a lovely item to own or to give as a special gift. Please view all photos along with reading this description. If there is anything I need to clarify, feel free to ask questions. I have other antique and vintage items for sale at the moment and shall be listing others over the following few days, so please keep checking my items for sale. Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. I check myself each product and sell only the best quality products. In any case, if you are not satisfied with the product, first, please contact me and I will do everything to your satisfaction. I accepted within 30 days, In its original packaging and on condition the item is its original condition as received. My customers are very important to me! Please, In case of any problem or question, please feel free to contact me and I will do everything I can to make you be satisfied! In any case of problem contact me right away before leaving feedback so I will do my very best to resolve any problem, and to make you satisfied. Thank you for shopping.

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Cliff House Seal Rocks San Francisco Blue White English Transferware SUPER RARE. There is nothing else like this anywhere on the web that I can find. Nothing current and nothing previous. This plate features Cliff House in San Francisco with Seal Rocks in view and people relaxing on the beach below. The rim is a floral pattern. Back features a line of poetry by James Linen. It is amazingly detailed and very beautiful. Condition: There are no cracks or chips but there is crazing back and front. This is a pre-owned item. We do our very best to list any flaw or other defect. We will happily work with you as our reputation as excellent sellers means everything to us. Please shop my entire store.

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