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This page updated November 12, 2006 |
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Fakes, reproductions,
replicas, Federal plate 700
Massachusetts sword plate
Original is finely made, was probably cast then followed with a die stamping to sharpen it. All are made prewar, tongues are brazed.
F1113 Massachusetts sword plate
"RATHER SCARCE MASS.MILITIA STATE SEAL PLATE FROM THE 1850'S THAT WAS ALSO
USED DURING THE WAR. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL NON- DUG PLATE WITH A FULL STANDING
INDIAN WITH BOW ON THE FRONT WITH WREATH AND MOTTO. BACK HAS NARROW TONGUE. JUST
HAD THIS "BLESSED" BY SOME OF THE EXPERTS IN THIS FIELD. GREAT
PIECE!"
Source: ebay auction by jhmorgan 6/16/06 "SCARCE CIVIL WAR MASSACHUSETTS BELT BUCKLE / PLATE Item number: 6637136695"
Editor note: This is a reputable seller but I respectfully disagree with his assessment of this buckle. I had occasion to examine this piece, it measures 55.2mm which is smaller than the originals. The pictures do not entirely settle the question, but I believe the detail on this plate may be a good bit less crisp than the original.
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