Pre State Issued New Jersey License Plates

$920.00

A scarce, matched pair of pre 1908 NJ auto license plates. In the era from 1903-1908 (when cars were just a plaything for the wealthy) the State of NJ had not yet begun to issue official license plates (they assigned a number and a car owner was required to fabricate their own plates using this number). This great matched set appears to be fabricated from tar coated leather, w/ a great all original surface patina. One of plates has a little edge wear and some breaks and loss to the metal digits, but overall they are attractive and display very nicely.

Sold at: Wm Morford Antiques

Product Description
Pre State Issued New Jersey License Plates: A scarce, matched pair of pre 1908 NJ auto license plates. In the era from 1903-1908 (when cars were just a plaything for the wealthy) the State of NJ had not yet begun to issue official license plates (they assigned a number and a car owner was required to fabricate their own plates using this number). This great matched set appears to be fabricated from tar coated leather, w/ a great all original surface patina. One of plates has a little edge wear and some breaks and loss to the metal digits, but overall they are attractive and display very nicely.

Size: 6-1/8 x 16″
Date of Sale: 6/23/17

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