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Ohio Gubernatorial Appointment Document (George K. Nash, 1900s)

By: State of Ohio (George K. Nash, Governor)

Style: American Political Ephemera, Early 20th Century

Origin: United States

Materials: Printed paper

Age: Circa 1900–1904

Condition: Good (moderate toning, minor edge wear, some staining, not officially graded)

Value: $60–$120 (auction estimate for similar gubernatorial documents, condition-dependent)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Signed by George K. Nash (Governor) and possibly the Secretary of State; official Ohio state insignia visible.

Date: 2025-07-03 09:00:52.590950

Description:

This is a State of Ohio official appointment certificate, issued during the governorship of George K. Nash (Governor, 1900–1904). The ornate document is printed with typographic flourishes and the Ohio state seal, confirming an individual's appointment (to Justice of the Peace, as per the legible text) and is signed by Nash. Such documents are of interest to regional historians and collectors of American political ephemera.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

A well-preserved piece of Ohio political history, showing typical age-related patina such as toning and spots of minor staining. Its value is in its historical context rather than rarity or material worth. Collectors may seek such items for political or local interest collections. A word about fakes: this category is seldom faked due to the low market value; however, reproductions for display or theatrical use do exist, but this copy shows appropriate signs of age and authentic period font/design.

Individual Images:

• No additional detail images are provided. The primary image shows the document as framed under glass with clear legibility of text and signatures. Slight water staining and foxing are visible
• consistent with age. No visible tears or major losses.

Provenance:

No provenance documents are visible in the image.

Condition:

Good (moderate toning, minor edge wear, some staining, not officially graded)

Identification Score: 95%

The state's seal, Nash's name, typographical style, and period-appropriate signatures all match Ohio gubernatorial documents from the early 1900s. Subject matter and layout are consistent with official state documents of this period.

Authenticity Score: 85%

The document shows correct paper coloration for its age, period typography, and design, with no obvious signs of modern reproduction (such as overly clean paper, anachronistic fonts, or inappropriate signatures). The fading and foxing are consistent with 120+ years of age. While forgeries in this genre are rare, the visible details support authenticity, though only an in-person inspection could confirm the period paper and ink.

Image Memory Note

Framed Ohio state appointment certificate signed by Gov. Nash, circa 1900–1904, for Justice of the Peace; shows typical age and paper toning.

Keywords

Ohio, George K. Nash, gubernatorial appointment, Justice of the Peace, political ephemera, American history, 1900s, United States

Report ID:  : d96vkz

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