This is your chance to own a vanishing species of truly unique origins. Handmade right here in the great city of New Orleans, Louisiana, this beautiful plaque is an exact replica of the iconic Water Meter covers found across the area.

The history of this piece is unique to New Orleans, not to be found anywhere else. The cover was designed by the founder of the Ford Water Meter Company following a trip to New Orleans back in 1920. New Orleans was the Ford Water Meter company's biggest client at the time, and the Ford Company was the inventor of the meter.

Since 1920, these covers have become something of an icon. Highly sought after, the original covers are often pilfered only to be replaced by a generic meter cover as the originals are no longer produced.

These replicas I produce are molded directly from the cover, so they are an exact copy in every sense. They measure 11.5" in diameter and just about 1" thick. Unlike the heavy metal covers, these are cast from a proprietary casting material that make them hard like stone, yet very lightweight (less than 2 pounds each).

Each piece has a hook built right into the back for hanging indoors or out. I've also included a brief history of the meter on the back of each one that also has some care instructions. These are decorative plates, hand painted - as such, they are not recommended for use as trivets or stepping stones.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT "FREE LOCAL PICKUP":  If choosing "Free Local Pickup", please note that pickup occurs only in Algiers, LA and does not imply "Free Local Delivery".  Before choosing "Free Local Pickup", please understand that there are no refunds on merchandise and that pickup, again, occurs in Algiers, LA.  Thank you for understanding.

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