Antique 1905 Vienna Art Plate - Tin Litho Portrait by A. Bock - H.D. Beach Co.
$ 10.56
Description
Antique 1905 Vienna Art Plate - Tin Litho Portrait by A. Bock - H.D. Beach Co.. The plate features a classic Art Nouveau-style portrait of an elegant woman with a pink shawl, signed by the artist A. Bock. Antique Vienna Art Plate, patented February 21, 1905. Date: Patent dated Feb. 21, 1905. Antique Vienna Art Plate, patented February 21, 1905. This collective tin lithograph was manufactured by the renowned H.D. Beach Company of Coshocton, Ohio, a pioneer in early 20th-century metal advertising. The plate features a classic Art Nouveau-style portrait of an elegant woman with a pink shawl, signed by the artist A. Bock. Designed to mimic the look of high-end hand-painted Royal Vienna porcelain, these "two-layer" plates were popular promotional premiums for breweries and various brands during the pre-prohibition era. Manufacturer: The H.D. Beach Co., Coshocton, O. Artist: Signed "A.Bock" (lower right) Material: Lithographed Tin Date: Patent dated Feb. 21, 1905 Diameter: Approx. 10 inches Condition: Antique condition with surface wear, age-appropriate patina. Rim wear and chipping - several small areas along the outermost gold edge where paint has flakes off, most notable at top center and bottom edges. Light, age-appropriate surface scratches on the green decorative border. Minor edge dents. Overall condition - Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The portrait of "Claire" remains vibrant with no major fading or large dents. Please see photos for detailed views of edge wear. Please inspect all photos, zoom in, photos are part of the description. Please reach out with any questions or more photos. A wonderful addition to any collection of breweriana, advertising tins, or Art Nouveau decor.
