Reconnaissance clasp

[Stan]

This is a clasp which is mm'd C.E. Juncker. I have offered it to a collector but wonder if the pin/ hinge have been replaced. I know almost nothing about clasps so comments would be welcome from experienced clasp collectors.

Stan

[Gene]

Pin does appear to be a replacement

[michael c]

Hello Stan, reverse looks spot on could we get a pic of the front? Thanks Michael

[Stan]

Reconnaissance Clasp

Michael,

Here are some more pics.

I too believe that the pin and hinge are contemporary to the piece. It was vet-acquired so it has not been repaired in the recent past. Maybe silver hardware was sometimes used by Juncker on these clasps?

Stan

[Stan]

Reconnaissance Clasp

Another one.

Stan

[Stan]

Reconnaissance Clasp

Another,

[Stan]

Reconnaissance Clasp

Yet another.

Stan

[Stan]

Reconnaissance Clasp

Last one.

Stan

[Gene]

A silvered pin is actually to be expected on a Bronze clasp. The pin appears to be a replacement not because of its color but its lack of symmetry. It looks too uneven and rough compared to known original pins in my opinion.

[Ludwig]

Excellent clasp!