Fakes, reproductions, replicas, an investigative report, by Harry Ridgeway

Fakes, reproductions, replicas,
New York panel plates, Federal plates 397 to 398

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Original was die struck on sheet brass.  This was a well made plate from the 1840's

F1459      New York panel plate, manufactured by Historical Reproductions  
 
Plate is thin and will bend.    
Buckle measures   53mm x 78.3mm     

Editor note: Plate was obtained directly from Historical Reproductions, Jeff Posey, as a sample of his production to be used in this presentation.  Maker marks are present but they are weak.  

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