beertje Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hi, I need some of your opinions on this one?? I have heard that there are so good B&N L fakes. Thanks. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hi Martin Looks like a good example, but would like to see a close-up of the catch and maker mark as the “L” seems very low in the shot supplied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks! Here a few more. What do you think? 100% original or a very good reproduction? Best Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Difficult to see on the last picture but you I can see small traces of (white) frosting at the innerside of the wreath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 Here the spots... (difficult for you to see however). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hi, Would do you think with those pictures?? You help is much appreciated. I have some (major) concerns about its originality. Thanks. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the new pictures, Martin. I have been comparing your badge to my example and the obverse matches. The problem I have is the reverse. Rivets, maker mark and to a certain extent the hinge do not match known originals! There are times, with certain non-textbook badges when photos are just not enough and the collector has to resort to the technical side of the badge. Without the benefit of an in-hand inspection of the piece, I can only suggest that the way forward is to take accurate measurements and weight which, through the process of elimination, should hopefully give us a better idea of its originality. I will say; if this badge is a copy....it is the best I’ve ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K. Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi Martin I agree with JTW 100%. It looks really good from the front, but the maker's mark looks skewed, which is very unusual, plus the rivets have that look as if they don't fit correctly or that they've been messed with. Hinge and pin are also different from known originals. Given all this, I would not feel good about having the badge in my collection. There would always be that question in the back of my mind about it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks....Yes, its really detailled and well finished. You would not expect it from common fakes. What do you think of the small frosting traces on the innerside of the wreath?? That could be a good sign, I would say...Its also a heavy one. Best Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beertje Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 here the frosting. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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