STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL PLATE ~John Adams ~Franklin Mint ~1974 ~FRAMED
STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL PLATE ~John Adams ~Franklin Mint ~1974 ~FRAMED
SOLD $220.00 Sold: Jun 25, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
JOHN ADAMSSolid Sterling Silver Limited edition collectors plate by The Franklin Mint. 1974Official Bicentennial Commemorative plate featuring John Adams, a drafter of the US Constitution. The plate reads: "All that I hope for in this life, I stake on our course".ESTATE SALE FIND. Plate is Excellent. There are several areas of discoloration on the egde of the plate where it has been touching the glass. 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. Backing is held on with a wire system that is easily removed and replaced. Frame measures 12" x 12" x 2"******Wooden Frame is in Excellent Shape. It has very minor top edge wearing. 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 RECOVERED. ******(ALSO: in separate eBay listings are the other 3 Sterling plates in this series. (John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, 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. (Condition: Brand New)
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
JOHN ADAMSSolid Sterling Silver Limited edition collectors plate by The Franklin Mint. 1974Official Bicentennial Commemorative plate featuring John Adams, a drafter of the US Constitution. The plate reads: "All that I hope for in this life, I stake on our course".ESTATE SALE FIND. Plate is Excellent. There are several areas of discoloration on the egde of the plate where it has been touching the glass. 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. Backing is held on with a wire system that is easily removed and replaced. Frame measures 12" x 12" x 2"******Wooden Frame is in Excellent Shape. It has very minor top edge wearing. 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 RECOVERED. ******(ALSO: in separate eBay listings are the other 3 Sterling plates in this series. (John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, 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. (Condition: Brand New)
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.