Lot of (3) Printing Plates. "3," "5," and "X" Vignettes. A lot of three denomination vignettes. These include:"3." Steel. 2 x 2.75 inches. A young woman seated within the ornate curls of a large numeral three. Simple, but elegantly executed. Satiny medium steel gray with traces of soft blue. Minor oxidation marks are seen near the edges, but do not affect the general aesthetic appeal. A lovely small counter."5." Steel. 2 x 3.75 inches. Imprint of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch, and Edson, New York. A lovely counter, with a tall numeral 5, supported by five allegorical females representing Justice, War, Peace, Liberty, and possibly Truth. Satiny and lustrous medium steel gray with some minor handling marks, including a fine scratch in the engraving. A few small shallow oxidation spots are also seen. This vignette appears, for example, on $5 notes of the North Bridgewater Bank, North Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Haxby MA-940, G8a). A nicely designed counter."X." Steel. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Vertically stretched Roman numeral supported by female allegorical figures at left and right. Bright and nicely polished steel with some darker toning spots scattered about. Numerous minor stress fractures are noted, but none seem threatening to the integrity of the plate. Among other possibilities, this was used on $10 notes of the Connecticut Bank of Bridgeport, Connecticut (Haxby CT40, G96). A heavy card sleeve is included. Original paper wrapper is included.
