Lot 75

Commemorative Cast Bronze Dedication Plaque for the City of Colfax, California, Honoring the Estate of Carl & Loretta Bianchini

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Commemorative Cast Bronze Dedication Plaque for the City of Colfax, California, Honoring the Estate of Carl & Loretta Bianchini
Commemorative Cast Bronze Dedication Plaque for the City of Colfax, California, Honoring the Estate of Carl & Loretta Bianchini
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Commemorative Cast Bronze Dedication Plaque for the City of Colfax, California, Honoring the Estate of Carl & Loretta Bianchini

Estimate: $100 - $500

Current Bid: $10

(1 Bid)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

A finely cast commemorative bronze dedication plaque created for the City of Colfax, California, acknowledging funding provided through the Estate of Carl and Loretta Bianchini. Executed in high-relief with a richly textured field and contrasting polished lettering, the plaque features a classic longhorn motif flanked by western hats above the donors' names, with a stylized locomotive emblem celebrating Colfax's rich railroad heritage below. The inscription reads: "Funding by the Estate of Carl & Loretta Bianchini – City of Colfax, California." Cast in solid bronze with an attractive dark brown patina and burnished raised lettering, the plaque was designed for permanent architectural installation and retains its original mounting studs to the reverse. The reverse bears an impressed foundry mark reading "Ross & Hill 1/4 Yr," likely indicating the casting foundry and production notation. Commemorative civic plaques such as this are produced in limited quantities for municipal buildings, parks, public works projects, and historical sites. They represent a tangible record of local philanthropy and community history, making them appealing to collectors of California memorabilia, railroad history, architectural salvage, and municipal artifacts. An unusual and highly decorative example that combines historical significance with the enduring craftsmanship of traditional bronze foundry work.

  • Provenance: Private Collection. Originally produced for the City of Colfax, California, commemorating funding provided by the Estate of Carl and Loretta Bianchini. Acquired from a private source; further provenance unavailable.
  • Literature: Comparable examples may be found among municipal dedication plaques commissioned by California cities and produced by regional architectural bronze foundries for civic buildings, parks, and public monuments.
  • Circa: Late 20th Century Likely circa 1990s–2000s
  • Condition: Very good overall condition. Retains an attractive original dark patina with naturally highlighted raised lettering. Minor surface wear, oxidation, and light scratches consistent with outdoor or architectural use. Reverse retains four original threaded mounting studs with expected age-related wear. No apparent cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed.

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