Help with Four Luft Flying Clasps + other

[TK GUY]

Thanks

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the information.

Paul

[Frank K]

Now that the transporter clasp is for sale, it's maybe worth to mention that the plaquette is missing.

[TK GUY]

Clasps

Hi Frank,

These are the only clasps I have ever acquired. So, I do not know anything about them. That is why I have posted them for review/opinions.

"the plaquette is missing". Pardon my lack of knowledge on these, but what is the "plaquette"? Thanks for your help.

Paul

[Frank K]

Hi Paul

I believe it's called a plaquette but all clasps have that mounted on top of the clasp. In your case it should an extra eagle mounted with some sort of a pin through the clasp.

On your transporter the plaquette has broken off and there's just a small piece of the pin left. I've tried to show it on the the pic below.

That it's missing ought to be mentioned in the sales text.

[Frank K]

Here's a clasp with the plaquette. Thanks to the original poster.

[Frank K]

A couple more, thanks to Mr Durante.

[TK GUY]

Thanks

Hi Frank,

Thank you for the information. I think I see what you are talking about - they have a small hallow eagle set atop the base one, which covers the small attachment screw, correct? What does it do to the value with it missing/what is a fair price for it in this condition?

Thanks,

Paul

[Frank K]

Hi Paul,

You're welcome. Correct Why the Germans invented the extra plate instead of just adding some finish, well...? Maybe some other members here know.

I have a few clasps myself but is no expert, so how much it affects the value I'm not sure. I just think it's worth to mention so a potential buyer knows what he gets.

Best wishes,
Frank

[TK GUY]

Thanks

Thanks Frank. I will post the information in the ad and knock $75 off the price.
I appreciate your help. I recently bought out a small collection, which included these Luft. Clasps, which I have no experience with. I need to sell some of the items, but want to make sure everything is original/okay.

Paul