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Up for grabs is an exceptional, 100% authentic piece of turn-of-the-century general store history! This heavy, antique industrial advertising or calendar sign plate is struck from solid non-magnetic copper and was field-recovered directly from a historic late-1800s ash matrix layer in Northern Illinois. This historic sign plate features:
- Deep, crisp stamped lettering clearly reading: \"GLENN MOORE / NOVEMBER 1907\".
- Two original structural mounting holes at the left and right borders used for securing early calendar pads or shop displays.
- A phenomenal, uncleaned excavated patina showcasing a genuine mix of deep chocolate tarnish, rich copper-orange tones, and natural field character.
- BACKSIDE CONFIRMATION: The reverse side is glass-smooth, confirming its authentic flat-stock lithograph tag design.
- WEIGHT & ALLOY: Measures exactly 9.3 grams of solid non-ferrous copper stock (100% magnet tested—will not attract a magnet).Please review all photos carefully to judge the exact age, measurements, and vintage display character for yourself. Sold exactly as found and uncleaned straight out of the ground. An incredible addition for any advanced antique sign folder, local Illinois advertising collector, or industrial relic display cabinet. The exact item pictured will be securely packed and shipped via trackable mail within 24 hours of checkout. Priced to sell immediately with FREE shipping straight to your doorstep!
