1984 Telephone Pioneers of America Come Here Watson plate number 12681, front artwork by George Rapp depicting Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson

Come Here Watson 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – George Rapp

12681
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1984 Telephone Pioneers of America Come Here Watson plate number 12681, front artwork by George Rapp depicting Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson
  • 1984 Telephone Pioneers of America Come Here Watson plate number 12681, front artwork by George Rapp depicting Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson
  • Full front view of Come Here Watson collector plate number 12681 with gold rim and historical Bell and Watson illustration
  • Come Here Watson 1984 commemorative collector plate number 12681 with tape measure across the front showing approximate diameter
  • Reverse of 1984 Surrey Group Come Here Watson plate number 12681 showing Telephone Pioneers of America inscription and edition information
  • Close-up of handwritten limited edition plate number 12681 on reverse of Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers collector plate
  • Alternate front view of 1984 George Rapp Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers decorative plate number 13151
  • Plate number 13151 of Come Here Watson 1984 telephone history collector plate with tape measure across the front to show diameter
  • Back of Come Here Watson plate number 13151 showing 1984 Surrey Group copyright, Telephone Pioneers of America inscription and historical text
  • Close-up of handwritten edition number 13151 on reverse of 1984 Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers of America commemorative collector plate
  • Close-up of blue Made in Japan sticker on reverse of 1984 Come Here Watson collectible plate serial number 13151
  • 1984 Telephone Pioneers of America Come Here Watson plate number 12681, front artwork by George Rapp depicting Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson
  • Full front view of Come Here Watson collector plate number 12681 with gold rim and historical Bell and Watson illustration
  • Come Here Watson 1984 commemorative collector plate number 12681 with tape measure across the front showing approximate diameter
  • Reverse of 1984 Surrey Group Come Here Watson plate number 12681 showing Telephone Pioneers of America inscription and edition information
  • Close-up of handwritten limited edition plate number 12681 on reverse of Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers collector plate
  • Alternate front view of 1984 George Rapp Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers decorative plate number 13151
  • Plate number 13151 of Come Here Watson 1984 telephone history collector plate with tape measure across the front to show diameter
  • Back of Come Here Watson plate number 13151 showing 1984 Surrey Group copyright, Telephone Pioneers of America inscription and historical text
  • Close-up of handwritten edition number 13151 on reverse of 1984 Come Here Watson Telephone Pioneers of America commemorative collector plate
  • Close-up of blue Made in Japan sticker on reverse of 1984 Come Here Watson collectible plate serial number 13151
Come Here Watson 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – George Rapp

Come Here Watson 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – George Rapp

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.
$20.00
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Celebrate a defining moment in communications history with “Come Here, Watson,” a 1984 commemorative collector plate featuring artwork by George Rapp for the Telephone Pioneers of America series, issued by the Surrey Group.

The richly colored illustration depicts Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson at a worktable, recalling Bell's famous March 10, 1876 telephone message. A gold-colored rim frames the historical scene.

Third in a 12-plate series, each example is individually numbered within a stated limited edition of 20,000 plates. Choose Plate Serial Number 12681 or 13151 from the options. Both numbered examples are photographed separately; the serial number is shown on each plate's reverse and in the photo labels.

  • Title: Come Here, Watson
  • Artist: George Rapp
  • Year: 1984
  • Series: Telephone Pioneers of America, third in a 12-plate series
  • Issuer: Surrey Group
  • Approximate diameter: 8.5 inches
  • Available plate numbers: 12681 and 13151; one of each
  • Origin: Made in Japan (original sticker visible on both plates)
  • Condition: Pre-owned collectible; please examine the actual numbered plate photographs for condition and finish.

Decorative collector's item. Each selection purchases one plate, not a pair. Original box and certificate of authenticity are not included unless expressly shown and stated.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

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