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Old 23-08-17, 10:19 AM
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Brought this belt buckle expecting it to be white metal, when it arrived found it was anodized. Daughter stopped me mid jig by stating that I was very sad!!

Unusual maker stamp on back

Top part

"BELT BY
HOBSONS"

bottom part

"CLASP BY
J.R.GAUNT"
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Old 23-08-17, 12:24 PM
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Brought this belt buckle expecting it to be white metal, when it arrived found it was anodized. Daughter stopped me mid jig by stating that I was very sad!!

Unusual maker stamp on back

Top part

"BELT BY
HOBSONS"

bottom part

"CLASP BY
J.R.GAUNT"
That daughter of yours is very astute Bob.
T
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Old 23-08-17, 02:55 PM
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That daughter of yours is very astute Bob.
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I hope it hurts!
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Old 23-08-17, 04:15 PM
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Bob. I'm not sure I understand your meaning. These belts were indeed made by Gaunt and Hobsons, the Gaunt clasp being in white metal. Are you implying the clasp is not white metal or that it has possibly been 'plated' to give a brighter 'anodised' look? The pics are of mine which I wore in the '60s. These belts ceased to be worn in 1966.
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That's what I'd been wondering, as it appears chromed rather tjan of anod. al. although I may be wrong.
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Bob. I'm not sure I understand your meaning. These belts were indeed made by Gaunt and Hobsons, the Gaunt clasp being in white metal. Are you implying the clasp is not white metal or that it has possibly been 'plated' to give a brighter 'anodised' look? The pics are of mine which I wore in the '60s. These belts ceased to be worn in 1966.
It is definitely anodised aluminum and not metal, very light
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Old 23-08-17, 08:22 PM
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Well I never! That's a new one on me. To my mind a clasp made from AA would not stand up to the daily wear and tear of use, especially if opening bottles! What you must have is a copy produced for the collector market, I can't think of any other reason.
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