The H.D. Beach Co. started business in 1901 in Coshocton, Ohio. In 1904, Henry Beach applied for a patent of a "Metal Plaque" intended for ornamental advertising purposes. The patent was granted in 1905 for a two layer plate, front and back, crimped together at the outer edges. Most of the portraits on these plates were close copies of hand painted portraits on porcelain ones made by Royal Vienna and other makers. The plate on which you are bidding features rich colors and depicts a young woman with long, light brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing a red gown and hoop earrings and has a decorative headdress/turban. The border of the plate is cobalt blue with a gold and silver ornamental design. The back of the plate is off-white and has the Vienna Art Plates stamp in the center. Inside the stamp is also the patent date: "Feb. 21st/ 1905". Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

Type Decorative items

Date of sale 2022-01-03

Auction House One Source Auctions

Where was the auction held USA