cw buckle us

[Kanyontreasures]

what is the value of a us belt buckle it is the ovel one with the us on it it ha lead on the back
there is a guy off craigslist that wants to trade me one for a ring i payed melt for!!
any info would be apreceated
wat is the value??
how do i tell if it is fake
etc.
thanks hh
kanyon

 

[{Sentinel}]

Depends on if it is a US Box Plate OR a US Belt Plate.

Does it have three attachment paws on the back OR does it have 2 rusted loops on each end? Be careful about it

as it MIGHT be a knockoff as well. Do you have pics? I could verify if its real for you.....................


With this said ON AVERAGE.....just an AVERAGE a GOOD U.S. Box Plate goes for around $100-$150 based on the condition.


A GOOD U.S. Buckle=$150-$300 depending on condition

Hope this helps

P.S. One way to see know if it is a fake or not.....other than the general look of it.......is to look at the lead fill in

the back. Usually knockoffs have way too much fill in the backs and you can actually see the lead 'bulging'

 

[crashbro17x]

I agree with Sentinel.

Besides the appearance, the lead fill is the best way to tell if it is real or fake. Of course, the design, patina, and hooks on the buckle are a dead giveaway too.

Real buckle with arrow hooks, Non dug example. Notice how you can see the lip of the brass around the edge.
http://www.lostandfoundrelics.com/us88.htm

Dug example of the same.
http://www.lostandfoundrelics.com/us87.htm

Dug example of puppy paw style.
http://www.lostandfoundrelics.com/us85.htm

Dug example of box plate. Notice the hooks are missing.
http://www.midtenrelics.com/plates/boydplaterev.JPG

Non dug example of box plate. Notice the hooks. Notice the lead in the back and where you can see the lip of the brass just as you did in the buckle.
http://www.midtenrelics.com/plates/blockltrplaterev.JPG

Now, here is some pictures or reproduction buckles and descriptions about them.
http://www.savage-station.com/page22.html

I hope this helps. Make sure the pictures you look at are very, very crisp and clear. I would hate for you to wind up with a fake.