Description:An authentic late-Victorian / Edwardian (c. 1880–1910) electrotype copper relief wall plaque.The scene depicts William Shakespeare courting Anne Hathaway at her cottage. It features a dark finish made to look like heavy cast iron, but it is actually a lightweight, highly detailed pressed copper shell.Condition Details:Genuine antique wear with a century-old patina.The thin metal sheet is slightly warped out of flat.Features a small, jagged old stress tear/puncture hole near the top edge.Minor surface oxidation and paint flaking on the reverse side.Please see all photos for exact condition and the ruler for dimensions. Will be packed flat between heavy cardboard to prevent bending in transit.
