A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
by Harry Ridgeway
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
| Civil War Plates and Buckles | |
by Harry Ridgeway |
| Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Confederate, two part plate, FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Confederate two part plate, CS, style with script letters, Mullinax illustration 002, Hanover Brass fake. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION .    Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION.html |
| P0313 ### This plate was bought in 1986, from a very reputable dealer, and held in the Ridgeway collection for about 20 years. Plate was photographed by O'Donnell in the late 1980's. At the time, the plate published in Mullinax book was also in the Ridgeway collection. That plate was a marriage and average quality. At the time O'Donnell considered this to be the superior example of the two, however, when the book came out several years later the marriage was used and not this plate. By then the marriage had been sold, and this example with the green patina had been retained. Around 2006 it was sold, it was questioned and recalled around 2008 when more information about fakes came out, the piece was thorougly analyzed, multiple experts examined and it was ruled a fake. The biggest flaw is that it was too good, perfect fit, perfect matching patina both halves. It was also too green. The wreath does not match the pictures in Mullinax book because that example is a marriage. So O'Donnell never found a correct original to photograph. Hanover Brass states that their repro was copied from example in McAdam collection. O'Donnell had access to that collection so one wonders why he passed up the correct and original match to use the marriage. The green plate does match flaws in both the tongue and wreath with Hanover Brass pictures. It also measures smaller than the mariage example in the book. An example of recent production was obtained from Hanover Brass and the two examples seem to match exactly, size and flaws. So it has been ruled a fake and has been recalled from the market, and resides in relicman box of fakes fantasies and repros. Authentication is difficult, given that there are no photographs of a correct example. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Measurements: Tongue keeper 46.7mm, Wreath keeper 47.1mm, Wreath 49.3mm. P0313 FP0313 |
| P2650 ### Hanover Brass repro: CS two part, Script CS. This is an example of Hanover Brass commercial grade reproduction, the plate has been produced in quantity, sold to the living history market, and is generally readily available. The product has also been used as feedstock for fakes, with chemical aging and other alterations. Gary Williams has provided the following pictures and explanation: Photo # CS2P14 Plate 002 Script CS Two Piece Belt Plate. 49 x 84/wreath ht.49mm. GW stamped in the back. You see this buckle in both yellow and red metal. Other people casting buckles use this wreath to cast their CS Plate 001 type . They use most of my patterns to make their casting. Some do not take my GW off the back. I have made many many of these. Check out flaws for you to know the difference in an original or reproduction. The bottom of the wreath has two good flaws to go by. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Photo # CS2P14 civilwarfakes com    |
| P3443 ### F1443 Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle, manufactured by Hanover BrassTongue keeper 46.6mmWreath keeper 47.6mmWreath height 48.7mmEditor note: Plate was obtained directly from Hanover Brass as a sample of his production. Note that any maker marks on this buckle are weak, apparently so that they can be easily removed or obscured. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3443 F1443 Picture only submitted.      |
| P3014 ### F1014 Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle, manufactured by Hanover Brass This is a reproduction Script CS 2- Piece belt plate. This style was said to have been used by Confederate Engineers and Confederate Surgeons. But I believe that Officer's would have also chosen this for their wear. This reproduction is cast in red brass and is a beautiful example of a very rare buckle. Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 3/12/06 Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle Plate Item number: 6611643470 Editor note: jaglady00 is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3014 F1014 Picture only submitted.   |
| P3056 ### F1056 Another Script CS manufactured by Hanover Brass This reproduction Script CS 2 piece style plate was cast from an original. This was a rare type used during the Civil War. This auction includes 7 Cast Script C uniform coat buttons also reproduction and sand cast in red brass and hand finished by Hanover Bras Foundry. Buckle also cast in red brass for a matched set. You are bidding on 7 coat buttons, even though only a couple are pictured. Wearable or wonderful Collection Display. Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 4/21/06 Script CS 2-Piece Belt Buckle Plate includes 7 Script C (Cavalry) buttons Item number: 6622558275 Editor note: jaglady00 is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-002-v3-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3056 F1056 Picture only submitted.    |
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