Silver PAB

[Tim Curley]

I have a Silver PAB that I question its originality.
Wt 32.0g
Ht 59.9 mm
Width 41.8 mm

I welcome any assessments the members can make, understanding the limits of doing so from images and not hands on.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi Tim,

I can understand your concerns with the badge in question. The badge has an overall "soft" look to it. I'm a bit concerned with the measurements as well. Both the height and width dimensions seem a bit small and that could indicate a casting made off an original. But, on the other hand, the badge looks pretty good in some respects. I am doubtful of its originality, but I suppose it could be just a worn original. For me this is a hard call based on these pictures. I would want to have this one in-hand. Lets see what others have to say.

Best regards,
Tom

Here is an unmarked Frank & Reif that I have for comparison.

60.23mm high X 42.30mm wide and a weight of 34.2 grams

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is a side-by-side comparison with your badge on the left and my example on the right:

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the reverse. Your badge on the left and my example on the right:

[Tim Curley]

Tom, Thanks for looking the badge over.

I too am concerned about the "soft" look of the badge's features. Is that softness due to a heavy finish or because it is a casting off of an original?

The hinge, catch, and pin look similar to those on your badge.

Note the 2 vertical lines above the hinge - possibly made when the hinge center was cut off while the hinge was already affixed to the back of the badge.

[Christopher G.]

This one appears to be a well made cast copy for me.

Regards,
Chris G.

[Chet Sowersby]

I agree with Chris as it looks to be a very well made cast copy.

Chet

[Nordmark]

Hello Tim,


I would give it a (shaky) thumbs up at the moment. Could you do a close up shot, where the curvy part of the needle hits the base metal near the hinge?


Regards,


Daniel