STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL PLATE ~Thomas Jefferson ~Franklin Mint 1973 ~FRAMED
STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL PLATE ~Thomas Jefferson ~Franklin Mint 1973 ~FRAMED
SOLD $220.00 Sold: Jun 25, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
THOMAS JEFFERSON Solid Sterling Silver Limited edition collectors plate by The Franklin Mint. 1973 Official Bicentennial Commemorative plate featuring THOMAS JEFFERSON, the drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The plate reads: "We hold these truths to be self-evident". ESTATE SALE FIND. Plate appears to be in pristine condition. The plate is made of Sterling Silver with 24Kt Gold electroplated highlights. It is numbered 3964 on the back of the plate. The plate measures 8" in diameter and comes in a Franklin Mint FRAME. This frame has a circle cutout on the back to display the words on the plate. The backing is held on by a wire system that is easily removed and replaced. Frame measures 12" x 12" x 2" ******Wooden Frame is in Good Shape. There are some nicks on the top edge. PHOTOS. Black backing surrounding the plate is DETERIOATING. It is a flocked cardboard that has not stood up well to being stored. IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED OR COVERED WITH CLOTH. ****** (ALSO: in separate eBay listings are the other 3 Sterling plates in this series. John Hancock, John Adams, and Caesar Rodney. They have the matching serial numbers, #3964. Check them out.) PLEASE view PHOTOS as part of the description. Plate was removed from the frame to photograph. It is easily taken in and out of the frame. SILVER IS HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Franklin Mint collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
THOMAS JEFFERSON Solid Sterling Silver Limited edition collectors plate by The Franklin Mint. 1973 Official Bicentennial Commemorative plate featuring THOMAS JEFFERSON, the drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The plate reads: "We hold these truths to be self-evident". ESTATE SALE FIND. Plate appears to be in pristine condition. The plate is made of Sterling Silver with 24Kt Gold electroplated highlights. It is numbered 3964 on the back of the plate. The plate measures 8" in diameter and comes in a Franklin Mint FRAME. This frame has a circle cutout on the back to display the words on the plate. The backing is held on by a wire system that is easily removed and replaced. Frame measures 12" x 12" x 2" ******Wooden Frame is in Good Shape. There are some nicks on the top edge. PHOTOS. Black backing surrounding the plate is DETERIOATING. It is a flocked cardboard that has not stood up well to being stored. IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED OR COVERED WITH CLOTH. ****** (ALSO: in separate eBay listings are the other 3 Sterling plates in this series. John Hancock, John Adams, and Caesar Rodney. They have the matching serial numbers, #3964. Check them out.) PLEASE view PHOTOS as part of the description. Plate was removed from the frame to photograph. It is easily taken in and out of the frame. SILVER IS HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Franklin Mint collectors and appraisers.