Masculine, Inspirational, & Unique Antique Metal Motto / Plaque This is a special and very unique plaque. The words are incredibly inspiring with a profound message written by "Author Unknown". The piece itself has several very interesting and unique characteristics. This captivating piece has a wonderful texture and patina with fancy raised lettering. It is a rare, masculine, and very substantial. The bottom left corner is inscribed, "National Electrotype Company, N.Y. Copyright 1928" and the bottom Fancy frame with gadrooned edge. The back of this piece is just as wonderful as the front. The back of the plaque explains the quest for the unknown author. It appeared in the N.Y. Times Book Review in 1921. There is mohair between the front and the paper back. Optional hanger or metal stand. This piece is in excellent original Condition.
Circa: 1928
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 7 1/2" Width – 6 1/2"
Manufacturer: National Electrotype Company, N.Y.  

Yg Woman w/ Harp & Cupid, Special Antique Mahogany Wood Plaque w/ Decorative Limoge Porcelain Medallion-Shaped Transferware This is a lovely antique solid mahogany wood plaque. Within the center of this plaque is a beautiful piece of porcelain Limoge transferware in the pretty shape of a medallion. The enchanting romantic scene features an attractive young lady in an elegant green dress, partially topless and reading a book. Standing and leaning beside her on the bench is an adorable cherubic little cupid. The fine details and colors of this transfer are fantastic, such as the woman’s beautiful romantic harp that sits beside her feet and the Cupid’s quiver that lays on the bench beside him. This inviting and heart-warming scene doesn’t end there. Bordering the scene and applied to the porcelain Limoge, is a beautiful hand-painted, shapely decorative pattern. A soft, rich, burgundy-colored velvet matting frames the Limoge, adding even more texture, depth, and richness to this fascinating plaque. The porcelain, transfer, and applied decoration is in beautiful excellent original condition. The velvet trim matting is also in excellent original condition, except that the top half of the velvet has become a slightly darker shade of burgundy. - hardly noticeable. The attractive, antique mahogany wood frame has a little age-appropriate wear - a few light scratches to the finish and two small chips in the top right corner edge of frame. Overall, this frame has a beautiful old patina. The back of the Limoge is exposed and is stamped, "Limoge France" and within the symbol reads, "WG & Co.". Both of the paper backings to the Limoge and frame are torn and missing. Old metal hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Frame Measurements: Height - 9 ½" Width - 7"
Inner Frame / Outer Matting Measurements: Height - 5 ½" Width - 3 ¾"
Porcelain Measurements: Height - 4 ¼" Width - 2 ¼"
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Great Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements:Height - 9 ½” Width - 7” / Inner Frame / Outer Matting Measurements: Height - 5 ½" Width -3 ¾”
Manufacturer: Limoge France / WG & Co.