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This page updated January 07, 2008 |
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Fakes, reproductions, replicas, Confederate plate 009 and 036 modified
"CS" two piece buckle, fantasy pattern
It is believed that this is a fantasy plate made up of parts from several different buckles. It is very loosely referenced to Mullinax plate 036 although there are major differences in style of this versus the pattern published
P0752 CS
two part buckle, Leech & Rigdon variant
Tongue keeper 54.7mm, wreath keeper 54mm, wreath 42.8mm
Editor note: Plate was bought by me in 2002, claimed to have been found in Tennessee. I recently returned to the seller who did accept it back with full refund. It is believed that this piece was originally made up from parts, then it was copied by Hanover Brass (see HBF comments below). I have discussed this with Gary Williams, Hanover Brass, who confirmed that he made this plate and that he made a few copies for the owner to use at the time for souvenirs. It is believed that this is one of those "extras" Note that there are a few flaws that have been introduced to this plate after Hanover Brass casting was done, such as the "X" on the back of the wreath. I would also note that I do not find any evidence of this plate ever having been marked with the foundry name or logo.
See comments below, as this is a "fantasy", there will not be any authentic examples out there of this pattern.
F1160 CS Two piece buckle,
manufactured by Hanover Brass
Source: courtesy of civilwarfakes.com with permission (Photo is available on
Gary Williams webpage):
"Photo # CS2P30 Plate
009 & 036 mixed. (variant tall belt loops) CS Two Piece Belt Plate. 54 x 82/wreath ht.43mm. Stamped GW in the back of tongue. From the John
Turner collection. This was probably cast by a small foundry in Tennessee. This
is the only one I have seen. The CS center is the bar type Virginia style. This
belt plate should not be a problem. Check out the flaws."
Editor note: civilwarfakes.com is a subscription webpage and so I am not copying his pictures here but they can be viewed on that webpage. Pictures published on this webpage do match this buckle exactly enough for me to condemn it as a faked fantasy piece! Eventually I will try to get an example of Hanover Brass buckle untouched and will photograph it when I do.
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