拍品描述： 1859 Declaration of Independence Plaque. Antique Brass-plated Copper. 183 mm x 200 mm. By Samuel H. Black of New York. Near Mint.A central medallion, about 86 mm, depicts the signing of The Declaration, while the entire text and signatures of that document are reproduced surrounding it. Below the text and signatures appears Blacks copyright legend ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1859 BY S.H. BLACK IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. These sometimes come mounted on wooden or metal backing plaques, but this was produced for hanging by itself with a hinged triangular hanger on the back. Samuel Black was active during the 1850s and was known for his plates, plaques and other items. In the numismatic world, he is remembered for his series of electrotype store cards in the style of contemporary Braided Hair large cents (Miller-NY 61 through 68).