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Posted 2 years ago
shortfellow
(36 items)
My buckle collection up to now, one buckle seems to be a early American not sure need help it is brass and there are 13 stars and looks like it as been around for great awile.There is also a early Levi buckle.
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Hello i think i have a belt buckle too it has a m on it u can check it out on my profile nice collection by the way
Great pieces!!
i have a belt buckle...Front of buckle: mercedes benz germany on top. w.m. murphy co on bottom. In center of buckle: is a mercedes 1st prize...2nd prize... 1935-1937. Back of the buckle Tiffany studio new york at the loop. center of the back is a logo: "Bay state jewelry silversmith co", Erin England. There is a patent # 104,012 and a serial # 82010. Does this have value?
Stan-- your buckle one of a large group of FANTASY buckles. Here is another example:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/11854-colt-belt-buckle
Scott