1914 British Columbia Porcelain License Plate Authentic Antique Auto Tag Restored and Collectible from BC Canada

FOR SALE ☞ Antique 1914 British Columbia License Plate – Vintage Metal Auto Tag Collectible

DESCRIPTION ☞ This 1914 British Columbia license plate is an original piece of early automotive history. Featuring bold black numbers '4330,' the classic 'BC' monogram, and the year '1914' on a white background, it maintains its vintage character. While some paint has been touched up by previous owners, the plate still showcases signs of age, including patina and wear. Ideal for collectors, history enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative item.

The 1914 British Columbia license plates like the one presented here were incredibly short-lived because of their delicate porcelain design, which chipped easily, leading to complaints. The challenges of sourcing and the high susceptibility to damage made them less practical compared to newer materials. Additionally, advancements in license plate manufacturing led to a shift in production methods shortly after.

Only 6688 of these plates were registered of 7000 made.

These factors contributed to their limited issuance, making this original 1914 plate a rare collector's item today!

DIMENSIONS ☞ Measures just under 7" tall and 12" in length.

CONDITION ☞ This plate is in true antique condition with visible signs of age. It features rust spots, paint wear, and surface imperfections that enhance its historical character. Please refer to photos for details on condition. Please see photos. Color may differ slightly in real life from how it appears on your screen due to varying monitor settings. Have a question about this item or want to see more photos? Send us a message & we’ll get back to you ASAP!

ABOUT US ☞ Front Street Antiques is located in downtown historic Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. We are a husband and wife team on the hunt for interesting items that inspire nostalgia and curiosity. As antique enthusiasts, we do our very best to describe any imperfections and quirks, as well as provide a general background on the item; however, we are not yet experts on every item in our store. If you have additional information about an item for us, please send us a message -- we are always grateful to learn more :)

PLEASE NOTE ☞ Item will be carefully packaged up and shipped within 3 business days of sale, often sooner. We combine shipping on multiple items -- please send us a message prior to purchase to give us a heads up & we will be happy to refund the difference upon shipping!

All our listings are considered collectible, retro/vintage (25+ years) or antique (100+ years) and are rarely brand new. The majority of our stock comes from auctions and private collections or estates. Items for sale may display some age related wear and/or minor flaws consistent with the date of manufacture. Photos are included as part of the description. Due to the age and nature of our stock, all items are sold "as is" and final sale unless damaged in transit and covered by insurance.

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