Question on my find??

geomorph · Dec 30, 2006

Hello all. I am new to this forum. I recently purchased a Whites DFX and was out this morning with it. I was working a field near my home and came across a lead plate that is printed in reverse. I assume it is a printing plate, but I would be interested in any info anyone might have about this object. It says "DRUGS" in large print, and then has several little sayings written on the bottles, including: "Elixir of Youth", "K.C. Spirit", "For That Tired Feeling", and "For That Farm Grown Taste". I would appreciate any help you can give. One image shows the plate as viewed, and the other shows it flipped as it would appear when printed.
Thanks and Happy Hunting!
Tyler

TreasureTales · Jan 2, 2007

geomorph said:
Let me clarify....
The plate reads backwards when looked at directly, as a printing plate would do. However, the 444 reads correctly. Sorry about the confusing description I gave. I'm sure it is a printing plate, but I can't figure out what it would be used for.... it has no real maker of business that it promotes. I can't see why anyone would bother with printing a label with no product information. Perhaps it was part of a larger set that did include a manufacturer or some other specific info.
Cheers,
Tyler

Thank you for the clarification. I'm getting a bit senile, so please excuse my confusion.
Perhaps the size and lack of maker's name is due to it being a printing plate for a label for the reverse side of a bottle or carton?

jeff from east pa · Jan 2, 2007

LOOKS LIKE IT WAS USED FOR PRINTING A CERTAIN BOTTLE LABLE. YOU MAY FIND A PIC OF IT ON THE NET UNDER COLECTABLE BOTTLES OR EBAY. IF IT'S A RARE BOTTLE THAT ORIGINAL STAMP MAY BE WORTH A NICE PENNY!