Lot #44: Vintage Coppercraft Metalware Art

Vintage Coppercraft Metalware Art This vintage Coppercraft metalware art piece features an etched copper plate in a 9.5x7.25" frame, showcasing the McKee Clock of Bangor; it's a wonderful piece of Irish metalware. Vintage Coppercraft Framed Copper Etching – McKee Clock, Bangor, Northern Ireland (9.5" x 7.25") Description: Up for auction is a beautifully preserved vintage copper plate etching capturing the historic seafront of Bangor, County Down. This mid-century piece features the iconic McKee Clock tower (erected in 1915) alongside a classic bustling promenade scene. Crafted in England by the renowned studios of Coppercraft (Pleasure Reproductions) during the peak era of British metalware souvenirs, this piece relies on pristine black line work contrasting against a radiant, polished copper sheet to deliver exceptional depth and detail. Manufacturer: Coppercraft by Pleasure Reproductions (Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England) Production Era: Circa 1970s / 1980s Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.25" (Including Frame) Frame Details: Original dark-stained textured wood profile with a refined inner gold-tone accent lip. Authenticity: Retains its original factory paper backing label complete with vintage care guidelines. Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition. The copper plate boasts a clean, bright luster with crisp detailing. The original protective lacquer coat is completely intact with no harsh blemishes or heavy tarnish. Wood frame is structurally sound and ready for immediate wall mounting or display easel placement Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.25" Pickup category timeslot {A}