lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hey gang....Here's what I think is a one of a kind item....It's a regular Heer buckle manufactured in what I think is 1941 (hard to read the date on the tab). It's stamped R.S.&S. (Richard Sieper and Son) but what is odd is that this is the first and only buckle that I've ever encountered where the hallmark is on the obverse, of front, of the buckle!This was obviously a "boo-boo" and I'm surprised it passed the inspection....I wonder if the maker would have gotten into some hot water if the RZM would have discovered this. I'm thinking it was Hallmarked first then placed incorrectly inside the machine for the next roundel stamping...I have yet to see another example. If anyone does have a buckle with the hallmark on the front, please post some pics....I'd love to see it! Here are some pics for you guys.....probably something you'll only see once! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Here's the back of the buckle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Here's the hallmark...Cheers gang!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 That is an amazing piece. I have never seen one like that! Is this a recent find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Hi Paul...Yes, it's my most recent purchase...I think it's quite unique. Glad you like it buddy!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I love it! Do you have any other "freaks" in your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Glad to hear that it is to your liking...I do enjoy these types of pieces....simply because they are different from the norm. I'll give the collection the going over to see if I do have more "odditites"....Here's one that is odd but not necessarily one of a kind. I've seen other examples like this but they are still rare.This is a HJ buckle that is hallmarked by two manufacturers: Overhoff and Assmann! One must have done half the buckle and then the other manufacturer finished it up. There is debate about these buckles (when they were made) - my take is that it is an pretty early piece when these buckle makers were still "small time" and needed to rely on each other. Both these makers did come to be two of the most prolific buckle manufacturers!!Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 the markings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Again, one I have not seen before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonBierStein Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Somthing new all the time. Must be fun finding these. Keep up the hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Yes....it's always fun to find something different like this! I'm always on the hunt! Cheers!Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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