SS buckle ASSMANN

[Ben Evans]

Am I the only one who is questioning these brand new lookin buckles.. No offence but the perfect RZM tags worry me alot.. Am I the only one getting a bit paranoid w posts like these?

Have no fear, if JP posts an original buckle on this forum you can guarentee it is original, he has probably one of the best SS buckle collections in the world today and his knowledge is second to none

[Jan]

Thanks Ben Im just learning several years in the field w. archeology has left me interested in fakes and originals in any collection.. Good Forum!

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Thanks Ben Im just learning several years in the field w. archeology has left me interested in fakes and originals in any collection.. Good Forum!

As you certainly know, condition of preserved items depends a lot of many variables including human and environement. Furthermore, the displayed examples were not obtained last year. When in my possession, no buckle is handled without wearing gloves and not a single one is displayed in direct sunlight. My display is with constant temperature and relative humidity less than 40% year round. But you could prefer those (my collection as well)

[Zeller]

I thought to revamp this interesting threda by sharing the pics of one buckle I had,in worn conditions.

[lach470]

Nice one Zeller!!

Rob

[Zeller]

Thank you Rob! Unfortunately I had to let it go a couple of years ago.