1874 Philadelphia China Glass Queensware Invoice Wm Younge And Co Antique
$ 34.32
Description
1874 Philadelphia China Glass Queensware Invoice Wm Younge And Co Antique. Original 1874 antique wholesale invoice issued in Philadelphia by Wm Younge and Co, importers and dealers in china, glass, and queensware, featuring an elaborate Victorian engraved letterhead with decorative typography, detailed handwritten line items listing china vases, mugs, pitchers, baskets, bird whistles, toy mugs, and assorted household goods, along with original pricing, quantities, and payment notation marked paid in December 1874. This authentic 19th century American commercial document reflects the period trade in imported ceramics and glassware during the post Civil War era and showcases the ornate graphic design commonly used by Philadelphia merchants of the time. Condition shows expected age related wear including folds, toning, staining, ink bleed through, creases, and handling marks consistent with genuine business use and long term storage, making it an excellent example of Victorian era mercantile ephemera for collectors of antique invoices, ceramic and glass trade history, Philadelphia business records, and American commercial paper. P277
