Isle of Wight, GB
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Polychrome dish commemorating Benjamin Franklin’s Discovery of Electricity by L De Boynes Benjamin Franklin one of the founding fathers of … Read more Polychrome dish commemorating Benjamin Franklin’s Discovery of Electricity by L De Boynes Benjamin Franklin one of the founding fathers of the USA and a very brilliant scientist In 1752 he conducted his famous kite experiment. In order to show that lightning was electricity, he flew a kite during a thunderstorm, he tied a metal key to the kite string to conduct the electricity. This very rare dish is a commemorative piece of the bicentennial of this experiment The dish has no crisps or cracks It is 8” x 6” x 2” high. See less
- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 5.91ʺD × 1.97ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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