SS Buckles

[regiment739]

Hi guys, Happy New Year to all Just been perusing the sites looking for buckles (as we do) and came across these two on the same site. Both to me are original but I just thought it was strange having two buckles from the same maker on the same site both in the same condition which is fantastic for the years they have been around. I think I am becoming to suspicious of everything now days

[regiment739]

Rear

[regiment739]

2nd one front

[regiment739]

To me both nice buckles but I find it quite sad when one has to question everything

[KC1]

Hi Ben,

You make a very valid point in being suspicious of the same looking buckle appearing at the same time. My validation of a buckle is mostly gut instinct but to your point I will expand a bit with four simple rules I apply to every purchase:
1. If the dealer is reputable, go with your gut and seek validation (free of charge).
2. If the dealer has in the past, as you might believe, passed copies as originals; definitely seek second opinion or pass (free of charge).
3. Be cognizant that buckles that do sell at an above average price on dealers web sites will bring those same buckels out of the wood work to capitalize profit. If this occurs, refer back to rules #1 and #2 (free of charge).
4. Ignoring rules 1-3 is dumb (comes with a cost - sometimes very costly).

Happy New Year my Friend,

Dan

PS - How do you like the brocade?

[regiment739]

Very nice thanks Dan, and in super condition

[Sergey]

Hello, this is nice textbook nickel silver O&C buckle by me. Looks absolutely correct and in super condition.

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Hi guys, Happy New Year to all Just been perusing the sites looking for buckles (as we do) and came across these two on the same site. Both to me are original but I just thought it was strange having two buckles from the same maker on the same site both in the same condition which is fantastic for the years they have been around. I think I am becoming to suspicious of everything now days

First one has been cleaned / buffed. It will take around 5 years to have its patina back. Anyway both are original. Could you please tell me what is written on the back of the second (Overhoff???)
TIA

[Sergey]

First one has been cleaned / buffed. It will take around 5 years to have its patina back. Anyway both are original. Could you please tell me what is written on the back of the second (Overhoff???)
TIA

Jean Pierre, I believe these photos of one and the same buckle

[CWP]

They are the same buckle. Compare the tiny discolored spots circled below on the photos. They are different photos of the same buckle.

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

They are the same buckle. Compare the tiny discolored spots circled below on the photos. They are different photos of the same buckle.

If this is the case, I was indeed right stating the first had been cleaned / buffed (and I guess I will not have an answer to my question )

[regiment739]

Hi guys, I have asked the dealer and indeed they are the one and same buckle It is currently being sold to a forum member from Russia who asked me to help him. I think he is a lucky man as it is a nice buckle

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

as it is a nice buckle

As long the new owner likes them bright and shining like they never been