C1907 Antique Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Modesto CA Yale Bicycle Shop Tin Plate

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Very rare and wonderful, authentic circa 1907-1910 tin litho "Vienna Art" plate advertising both Yale Cyclery and the then-new Harley Davidson Motor Cycle. In fact, the printer misspelled Davidson, as it was not yet a known brand when this was made. The advertising piece would have been paid-for by the owner of Yale Cyclery, which was the most important info on the plate at that time, so it can be assumed they used the plate despite the printing error, or this was made as a salesman's sample to try to persuade Mr. J.A. Paterson, owner of the bike shop, to order a full case of the plates, which may never have happened. This is the only example of this item that we could find. It is guaranteed old and authentic.<br>Condition: The plate is very good overall, with some scattered scuffs and scratches from age on both sides. Measures about 10-1/4" diameter<br>*If you are not familiar with Vienna Art plates...these were made in the USA in the early 1900s, usually 1905-1910 and they had a dual purpose. Some were used like this one, as an advertising premium, with the business name on the back, often representing small town businesses like a general store, ice plant, distillery, brewery, coal dealer, etc. Others were sold simply as decorative pieces that were marked "Vienna Art" on the back, and designed to look like fine European porcelain, but were actually an inexpensive tin product made by the same companies that produced tin signs and tin boxes, such as the Charles Shonk Co. or various firms in Coshocton, Ohio.<br>Please ask any questions if something is not clear. Thanks for looking!<br>SHIPPING NOTES:<br>Your Package has Tracking and Insurance--Always.<br>Save all Packaging, Take Photos and Contact Us Immediately if Something Arrives Damaged.<br>Actual-cost shipping only. We do not charge handling fees. If the shipping quote seems too high, please contact us, because it is probably an error.