Herman Aurich Silver PAB for review

[truman23]

Herman Aurich Silver PAB for review

There are some really good posts here, I have read a few. Is this a reproduction or original?
Thanks in advance

[truman23]

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[Thomas Durante]

Fake, don't bother posting any more pics of it unfortunately.

Tom

[truman23]

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[Tom Yanacek]

Hello,

Sorry, but it is a definite fake as Tom D already said.

Best regards,
Tom

[truman23]

WOW that was fast

Thanks for the quick response

[Tom Yanacek]

Here are pictures of an original Hermann Aurich PAB for comparison:

It is important to study all of the details as there are some fairly-convincing fakes of Aurich PABs. The obverse details, the attachment hardware, and the proper look of the hinge and catch crimps are critical.

[Tom Yanacek]

pin open:

[Tom Yanacek]

oblique reverse:

[Tom Yanacek]

hinge/hinge crimp and the maker mark:

[Tom Yanacek]

catch/catch crimp: