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Vintage wooden presentation/commemorative plaque featuring a removable wooden gavel and engraved metal plate reading:
“BETHESDA SCHOOL P.T.A.
1974-75”
The back retains an original Chambers Pro Shop label from Wellons Village, Durham, N.C., advertising bowling supplies, trophies, and plaques.
The wooden gavel rests in the mounted holder on the front of the plaque and can be removed. A metal hanging bracket is attached to the back for wall display.
Approximate plaque dimensions are 10" x 7". Please refer to the photos with measuring tape for actual measurements and scale.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear. There are scratches, scuffs, surface marks, finish wear, discoloration/patina, and other signs of age and previous display/use. The metal plate shows surface wear/marks. A small green-colored spot/mark is visible on the lower front area of the wooden plaque. The back also shows normal age and storage wear.
No attempt has been made to identify the exact species of wood or composition of the metal plate.
Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual item, condition, measurements, construction, and details.
Due to the age and vintage nature of this item, normal imperfections should be expected.
You will receive the exact item shown in the photographs.
A nice piece of 1970s Durham, North Carolina school and PTA history, suitable for a local-history collection, education memorabilia collection, vintage office décor, or gavel collection.
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