Provenance & Certificate of Authenticity
Every archive authenticated, logged, and guaranteed for life.
Our Provenance Process
Each archive in our collection undergoes a meticulous verification process before it is ever offered for sale.
We examine handwriting, postmarks, paper stock, ink composition, and contextual history to verify authenticity. Every piece is cross-referenced against census data, military records, and period sources.
Once verified, we document the discovery in our internal ledger — creating a permanent record of ownership, research, and authenticity.
Certificate of Authenticity
Every item includes a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity referencing its ledger entry.
Each COA details:
- Archive title and description
- Date and origin verification
- Collector’s reference number
- Curator signature
This certificate serves as both a guarantee of authenticity and a permanent record of provenance.
Paper & Ink
We analyze the materials, paper texture, and ink type.
Dates & Marks
Postmarks, watermarks, and dates are cross-referenced with archives.
Handwriting
Signatures and writing styles compared to authentic samples.
Context
Events, names, and places researched against historical sources.
Condition
Every item preserved in acid-free materials and protective mounts.
Chain of Custody
Each acquisition recorded in the Timefound ledger.
The Timefound Ledger
Each archive is entered into our proprietary ledger — an ongoing record linking every item’s history, acquisition, and certificate number.
This record ensures that if a piece ever changes hands, its provenance remains traceable through Timefound Archives.
Guarantee & Lifetime Support
Every archive sold through Timefound Archives is guaranteed authentic for life.
Should you ever require documentation, verification, or COA replacement, we maintain digital and physical backups for all records.
Your trust is as permanent as the history we preserve.
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For questions about authentication or documentation, please reach out.
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