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Old 24-12-23, 03:08 PM
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Default Expensive 1st V.B. HLI fake

No doubt an honest mistake but a (very) expensive fake here for £124.99.

Note the wonky jewels, pock mark seeding in the scroll and behind the HLI monogram. This drill mark seeding is seen on the Hants, MY and a few other fakes, see here. The elephant has his tail cocked like taking a dump unlike the Gaunt made originals. Poor reverse detail etc. etc.

The above badge is from the same die as this one being sold as a copy and at a much more realistic price!
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Old 24-12-23, 05:21 PM
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Thanks button (not that Id've been buying).
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Old 24-12-23, 08:03 PM
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It can't possibly be a dud, it states quite clearly it's 100% genuine so it must be. I can't imagine for one moment that a dear old genuine 100% lady like Clare, who must be well into her nineties by now, would ever try selling anything that wasn't 100% genuine. What a 100% ridiculous suggestion!!!.
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