Selden Patent Plate Reproduction for Early Automobiles (1895-1920s)

This Selden Patent Plate reproduction by Brass Era Auto is a faithful recreation of the original tags once found on nearly every early automobile built under the Selden Patent. Each 3-D stamped brass plate is crafted to the exact historical specifications and dimensions of the original — 1.5" x 3.0" in polished yellow brass — delivering museum-quality authenticity for your vintage car restoration.

Between 1895 and 1911, car manufacturers were required to display the Selden Patent Plate to show they paid royalties to George B. Selden, who claimed to have invented the automobile. When Henry Ford famously challenged and defeated Selden in 1911, it changed the course of automotive history.

This reproduction lets you celebrate that legacy with a precise, period-correct plate that adds the perfect finishing detail to your restoration project.

Product Details

-Dimensions: 1.5" x 3.0"
-Material: Solid yellow brass
-Manufacture: Deep 3-D stamped for authentic texture
-Era Fit: Ideal for vehicles from 1895–1911 (and later restorations honoring the Selden era)
-Finish: Ready for natural patina or polishing

Perfect For:
- Antique and Brass Era car restorations
- Automotive historians and collectors
- Model T, ALAM, and early 1900s vehicles
- Museum displays and concours-level restorations

Own a Piece of Automotive History

Add authenticity and storytelling to your restoration with the Selden Patent Plate, a small but iconic emblem of early automotive innovation. Handcrafted in the USA by Brass Era Auto — trusted by collectors and restorers worldwide.