Lot 578:
A Set of Antique Engraved Copper Printing Plates for a 7% Cumulative Preference Share Certificate Dated 1893
Description
A set of antique copper printing plates for a British 1893 share certificate. The collection consists of four plates of varying sizes, each engraved in reverse for intaglio or letterpress printing. The content relates to CAPITOL Finance capital structure and share registration. The header plate features a decorative cartouche containing the text CAPITAL 3,036,848 with denominations for 7% Cumulative Preference Shares, 500,000 5% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Stock, and 250,000 5% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of 1 Pound each. A body text plate includes a script-style inscription regarding the holder of fully paid preference stock. A smaller rectangular plate is stamped with the serial number 3,967,420, a cartouche reading CAPITAL 2,500,000, and the date 1893. The largest plate features a ledger table with columns for Distinctive Numbers, From, To, Inclusive, and No. of Shares. The plates are composed of solid copper with no maker marks or vignettes present.
The largest plate measures approximately 10 inches by 6 inches.
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