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Old 18-08-17, 12:43 PM
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Is it me or is something not quite right with this badge? The tail angle and detail overall looks to have more to do with a Taxicar special on ebay than a correct period badge.
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Old 18-08-17, 09:18 PM
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This is strange, the tail is completely wrong angle, yet there are the bumps between the l and e of eleventh, (top) and also between the v and e of eleventh, (bottom), indicators of a Gaunt badge!!!!.
Don't know what to make of it.
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Old 04-09-17, 12:16 AM
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The chemically blackened reverse is a dead giveaway on this I feel. I examined dozens of genuine and restrike badges using various methods whilst writing my dissertation at University and most restrike dealers blacken like this. S.E.M analysis revealed that dairy products are most often used.

Genuine ones always have brass brazed sliders and lugs, without exception and when this is hidden, ask yourself why!

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Old 04-09-17, 06:49 AM
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Are you saying this is a restrike dealer then ?
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Old 04-09-17, 07:55 AM
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Hi Dick
What dairy products?
How are they used?
Bc
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Old 04-09-17, 08:53 AM
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The chemically blackened reverse is a dead giveaway on this I feel. I examined dozens of genuine and restrike badges using various methods whilst writing my dissertation at University and most restrike dealers blacken like this. S.E.M analysis revealed that dairy products are most often used.

Genuine ones always have brass brazed sliders and lugs, without exception and when this is hidden, ask yourself why!
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Sounds a very relevant and interesting dissertation.
Is it possible to read it?

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Old 04-09-17, 06:30 PM
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Sounds a very relevant and interesting dissertation.
Is it possible to read it?
Ditto.

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Old 04-09-17, 06:50 PM
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Yes, I'm only aware of dairy products "aging" tufa rock & concrete flower tubs.......
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Old 05-09-17, 07:04 PM
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Not one I'd rush to buy!

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Is it me or is something not quite right with this badge? The tail angle and detail overall looks to have more to do with a Taxicar special on ebay than a correct period badge.
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What dairy products?
How are they used?
Bc
yogut !!
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Old 29-09-17, 09:36 AM
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Yes, I'm only aware of dairy products "aging" tufa rock & concrete flower tubs.......

how on earth do yo know that Leigh ???thats quite amazing ! flower tubs ?
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Must've read it somewhere, milk, yoghurt, painted on such things encourages moss & algae & the like making them look aged.
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A common practice used by TV production companies on their outdoor "sets". A prime example is the outdoor set of "Emmerdale". Very recent construction (in many cases) but looks very old.

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Old 29-09-17, 11:59 AM
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I've only used it on home made "fake" tufa rock planters.
What effect does milk have on a badge? Does it tone the metal or encourage verdigris?
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