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This page updated November 12, 2006 |
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Fakes, reproductions, replicas,
Federal plate 507
US oval buckles & boxplates
Original is a very common pattern, and is die stamped lead filled, buckles and boxplates. There seem to be good many copies floating around of this plate, mostly with the re-enactors. I do not know if somebody has gotten the original die or if this relatively simple pattern has been successfully copied.
F1131 US buckle,
arrow hooks
"This item is an American civil war union belt buckle. It has some use marks
which is to be expected but is in good condition considering its age. It is
approx three and three eigths inches by two and one eigth inches in size. It is
brass with a lead filled back and has brass arrow head shaped fittings on the
rear . I am no expert in items from this period of American history. I collect
later WW2 items but as far as I can tell this item looks original . It and
several other American civil war items were in a collection that I purchased
from a collector recently. Please see photographs.
Source: ebay auction by jaspercameras 7/6/06 American Civil War Union Belt Buckle. Item number: 200001854714
Editor note: There appear to be modern hooks on this buckle.
F1132 US buckle,
arrow hooks
"A period, American Civil War belt buckle from the Union Army, made of brass
and lead, 3 3/8" in width by 2 18" in height and weighing 4.9 ounces.
This buckle bears the "US" letters on the face. The condition is very
good, with the brass having tarnished with age. There are no dents, splits or
repairs on this piece. Please view my other auctions for more fine antiques and
collectibles. Buyer pays for shipping, packing, handling and insurance. Multiple
purchases will be combined for a reduced shipping rate. Acceptable methods of
payment are by money orders, cashier's checks or personal checks. Personal
checks require 5 business days to clear before the item is shipped. We will send
you an invoice when the auction is over. PLEASE INCLUDE THE ITEM NUMBER WITH
YOUR PAYMENT TO INSURE FAST DELIVERY. ANY ITEMS NOT PAID FOR WITHIN ONE WEEK OF
AUCTION ENDING WILL BE ISSUED A NON PAYER'S BID ALERT THROUGH EBAY. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
Source: ebay auction by ewint2 7/9/06 "ANTIQUE PERIOD CIVIL WAR UNION ARMY BELT BUCKLE Item number: 130002689081"
Editor note: There appear to be modern hooks on this artificially aged buckle.
F1128 US buckle,
arrow hooks
Offered here is a American Civil War belt buckle from the Union Army, made of
brass and lead, 3 3/8" in width by 2 18" in height and weighing 4.9
ounces. This buckle bears the "US" letters on the face. The condition
is very good, with the brass having tarnished with age.It appears to be original
but I cannot Verify , so you buy AS-IS, There are no dents, splits or repairs on
this piece.
We purchase vintage items from a variety of sources and of most items reflect their age . We rarely describe items as MINT unless we feel strongly that they meet most standards for mint.We try to describe the item as accurately as possible. Please examine our pictures closely ,we will detail any obvious flaws ,however since most of our items are previously owned,you always buy AS-IS.
Source ebay auction by gent14 7/16/06 Brass Civil War Union Army Belt Buckle Item number: 300005863108
Editor note: I can't tell from the pictures if this is cast or stamped and then overfilled. Either way it is not Civil war period.
F1138 US
oval boxplate
"THIS AUCTION IS FOR AN ORIGINAL PERIOD ANTIQUE U.S. UNITED STATES CIVIL WAR
BELT BUCKLE. ON THE FRONT OF THIS HEAVY BUCKLE IN RAISED LETTERS IT READS
"U.S." THIS BUCKLE MEASURES 3 1/2" LONG AND 2 1/4" WIDE.THIS
BUCKLE HAS A GREAT ORIGINAL PATINA. I TOOK MANY PHOTOS FOR YOU TO VIEW. THIS IS
A 100% AUTHENTIC BUCKLE NOT A REPRODICTION
Source ebay auction by rgw3006 6/9/06 "ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR UNITED STATES BELT BUCKLE ORIGINAL Item number: 6634722871"
Editor note: This plate appears to have steel hooks.
F1139 US
oval boxplate
"An 85 year old cop whose a friend of mine asked me to sell this for him. He
says he got it in 1950 from an old local woman who said it was in her family
since the Civil War. I've never had one of these before.The back looks great and
I'm told it has been kept in dresser drawers for years and never handled much. I
took a close up of the back and it looks exactly like the back of a SNY plate
that recently sold on ebay. Item # 6628159114. Have a look. Also, I measured the
wire loops on the back and they are .062 or 62 one thousandths of an inch thick.
I'm selling this as an original period plate. Email any questions or info.
Thanks.
--- On May-25-06 at 07:44:42 PDT, seller added the following information: I just put a magnet on the wire loops and it DID NOT stick. I was asked that question in an email.
Source ebay auction by dicksbooks 5/28/06 "U S Civil War Cartridge Box Plate Item number: 6632338084
Editor note: This plate appears to have steel hooks.
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