1911 Minnesota Porcelain Plate

[hertzyinmn2015]

Hi, I wanted to Know if there are any license plate experts around, I was Offered a 1911 porcelain Minnesota plate . Its dark blue and white letter with verticle MINN on left and 1911 On right , It is in very mint condition, I would just buy it to flip on ebay . He wants a pretty penny for it so I just wondered if there is a way to value these old plates. I do know the 1911 plate only had 20,000 made by the state. I would love to hear any plate collector advise before i purchase it. if wondering he wants 500.00 cash . seems extreme ? is there any meat left at that price, Thanks much ahead for any advise 

[1937hd45]

Great deal...………..last year. Bob 

[TerryB]

You might have to sit on it for 5 years to make a profit on it.

[hertzyinmn2015]

Well maybe a good investment item, Thanks all

[Jeff Perkins / Mn]

I have a friend who has the State of MN. License plates issued  record book that starts in 1909  goes to 1915-16. If you send me a picture of the plate I can obtain the original data when the plate was issued such as name of person, make of car and city of residence.

[1912Staver]

I don't mean to sound harsh, but unless a person has very in depth knowledge of the car hobby market the present time probably isn't the time to make a large bet.

Way to much uncertainty in even the medium term.

 

Greg in Canada

[hertzyinmn2015]

I agree with you , Yes I will maybe drive up tomorrow and look it over and get a couple pics. I will feel him out . I know things are not selling good at this time, but Jeff I Sure would like to know the plate history . Thank you very cool. 

[Jeff Perkins / Mn]

I don’t need a picture, just the number.....send me a pm and let me know where in MN you are.

Edited April 4, 2020 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history)

[John_S_in_Penna]

There are reproductions (or fakes) of some porcelain

license plates.  I don't know whether Minnesota's 1911

plate suffers from that, but be aware.  Maybe one of

our experts here can tell you if he sees a photo of the

specific plate you are interested in.

 

Terry Bond, one of the forum regulars, is a serious

collector of all sorts of automotive memorabilia.  Value

will depend on its condition, since such plates often chipped.

Such a plate being in "very mint" condition may be a warning

flag.  He may be among the people who can give good advice

on price and authenticity.

Edited April 4, 2020 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[Terry Bond]

Thanks for the "plug" John.  Wish I could help on that but for plates, "let me call someone who can help."  (I do know a few serious collectors though).

Terry

[caddyshack]

Example of 1911 Plate on my Brush. 

Jeff, any info on this one? 

Thanks

[Jeff Perkins / Mn]

8 hours ago, caddyshack said:

Example of 1911 Plate on my Brush. 

Jeff, any info on this one? 

Thanks

 

OK, when I get the plate # from Hertzy I will check on both of them.