pint4 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I have this cast plaque-looks to be aluminum that says-"Bauld Eagles" with an image of an eagle on it and below the eagle it says "Bureau County". The plate is approximately 5" x 9" and is about a 1/4" thick. Does anyone know anything about the this plaque? What it was used for? I am attaching a photo. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 There's a Bureau County in Illinois. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_County,_Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 That makes sense since the plaque ended up in Wisconsin. It looks like something one would attach to a car but then again, maybe not. The back side has about a 1/4" of tar on it. I wonder what vintage it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Car club plate from the 1950s, often displayed in rear window package tray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 We used to hang them from the license plate. That is how the tar got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 These were a popular high school metal shop sandcasting project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 I wonder if I should leave it original or paint it. It is in decent condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 Hupp Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 As nice as it is, I would definitely leave it original! Iowa Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pint4 Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 I was leaning that way. It is always a tough call but repainting does take a way some of the character and originality. I have a 1926 Cadillac two-speed shaft driven pedal car that is all original and in extremely nice condition. I came within an inch of tearing it apart and painting it. I was looking at it the other day and I was sure glad I didn't restore it. If I had, it wouldn't have looked much different than all the imported reproductions. And technically I am only the second owner. The original owner received it as a Christmas gift from his brother at a very young age and took really good car of it. It meant a lot to him. Now it is my turn to be caretaker of it for the next generation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) It's creative! I vote to keep both original. It'll retain more value and character. Here's an excellent website on the subject: (I'll have to send a digital of my old plaque). http://www.carclubplaques.pairsite.com/Cities/None.htm http://www.carclubplaques.pairsite.com/carclubplaques.htm Edited April 3, 2018 by drwatson clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Good decision, pint4. Like people, these old cars are only "virgin originals" once. And that includes pedal cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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