A. Osborne Ivorex Plaque

Q: I inherited a bas-relief plaque called "The Cottar's Saturday Night" from my grandparents, who married in 1912. It is 8 by 11 inches and seems to be made of some type of man-made stone. The back is marked "A. Osborne, copyright 1906." Any information about this would be greatly appreciated. A: You have an […]

Ivorex Plaque

Q: I inherited this plaque titled “‘Yankee Doodle’ The Spirit of ’76.” It’s marked “Ivorex” and “Osborne copyright, made in England” on the back and is dated 1925. What can you tell me about it? A: Your plaque was made by the B. Osborne Co. of Faversham, Kent, England, founded by Arthur Osborne (1855-1943) in […]