Metal stamp

[flyadive]

Bramblefind has ID'd this stamp ..











. I think I found it and it is a super cool find - congrats! It is the left side of this printing- word is "Excelsior"- Philadelphia, PA- Harris' Printing Office Ad Note Vlack ... | Lot #1813 | Heritage Auctions Philadelphia, PA- Harris' Printing Office Ad Note Vlack 3760 The plate note in the important new Vlack reference on Advertising Notes. Fine-Very Fine, with a few thin spots in the tissue-thin paper. Vlack has written a book on them helps tremendously.


I thank Bramblefind for his expertise!

 

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[jewelerguy]

very cool!

 

[huntsman53]

Nice find and congrats! If in fact you have found a Bill Printing Plate, it could be a very significant find and worth quite a few duckies!


Frank

 

[vpnavy]

Outstanding find flyadive. Thanks for sharing...

 

[flyadive]

It IS the left side of the merchant 5 Bill.

Now what should I do with it?
Suggestions please.
I did send Heritage auction in NY(per Blamblefind suggestion) an E mail with a pic. Waiting on a reply.

 

[huntsman53]

I would advise checking with PMG or CGA about conservation, certification and grading of the Bill/Note Printing Block! They are the two best and best known certification and grading companies for Bills and Notes from the U.S. and other countries. Since the Bill/Note Printing Block is related to Bills and Notes, I believe that they will at the least certify and grade it but am not sure about conservation. Also, since it is made of metal, it is possible that PCGS and NGC will certify and grade it after it is conserved by their' conservations services. I am not sure what the best venue would be for selling it but conservation, certification and grading would be the best first step. Most Auction Houses that sell these type of items are very particular about what the item is and what the possible value is before they will take them on to sell. They can give you an auction estimate of value once the Bill/Note Printing Block is conserved, certified and graded and then you can decide as to whether to consign the item to them or not. Their' fees aren't cheap and they not only charge a Seller's Premium but also charge a Buyer's Premium when the item sells at auction. I believe that you only have to pay the Seller's Premium when the item sells but double check to make sure that there are no hidden fees such as advertising fees or other fees.


Frank

 

[flyadive]

Oh well seems Mr Tinsley doesn't think it's valuable, back to the drawing board!


I received the email regarding a partial printing plate from the Harris Printing Office engravers and this item has a likely value of $10 to $20 or more. This item would be best sold on eBay or another similar site with the actual note or at least a picture of the note this stamp produced. Very neat and interesting piece, but not much collectability for these type of items. Thank you, Matthew Tinsley |Currency Operations Coordinator HERITAGE AUCTIONS

 

[Ifoundit69]

Hey its not about the money value sometimes ,its still a cool and unique find

 

[flyadive]

Hey its not about the money value sometimes ,its still a cool and unique find

Your rite... money is nice though and it is Cool.
It's just his opinion !
To me it's a one of a kind.. Priceless

 

[huntsman53]

I have found dozens of coins over the years (mainly Lincoln "Wheat" and "Memorial" Cents but also a Washington Quarter) that were Mint Errors and many folks said they weren't worth diddly squat. However, I sold most of these for anywhere from $130 to $250 a piece and even sold the Quarter for $350, so no one ever really knows what one or more persons will pay for an item for their' collection!


Frank