{"product_id":"charles-goodyear-signed-2-35x6-5-1860-bank-of-the-metropolis-check-bas-slabbed","title":"Charles Goodyear Signed 2.35x6.5 1860 Bank Of The Metropolis Check BAS Slabbed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Grade autographed memorabilia — a signed 1860 Bank of the Metropolis check from Charles Goodyear, slabbed by Beckett (BAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Goodyear, the American inventor who perfected vulcanized rubber, received his landmark U.S. patent in 1844 and transformed transportation and manufacturing worldwide. This check is dated June 6, 1860—just weeks before his passing on July 1, 1860—linking the signature to the final chapter of his life. His legacy later inspired the name of Goodyear Tire \u0026amp; Rubber Company, underscoring his enduring impact on industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inventor \u0026amp; Industrial Pioneer — Charles Goodyear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 2.35\" x 6.5\" Bank of the Metropolis check dated June 6, 1860, hand-signed; BAS slabbed holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — encapsulated; serial verifiable on Beckett’s website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticated by Beckett, this verified-accurate signature offers real confidence for collectors of early American industry and rare autographs. A scarce 19th-century piece tied to Goodyear’s lifetime, it stands as a rock-solid historical autograph with long-term appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Press Pass Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489658490924,"sku":"BAS-21116859","price":1279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/img_6577_7ea8466f-00da-459f-b8b1-5016fb408047.jpg?v=1792838361","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/charles-goodyear-signed-2-35x6-5-1860-bank-of-the-metropolis-check-bas-slabbed","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}