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12-04-16, 10:21 PM
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Smith/Wright-Fake Marking?
Hi Gents,
I have been reliable informed by an experienced collector that the Smith Wright makers mark on this slider is fake. Before I consign it to that reference part of my collection could I get a second/third opinion? Cheers, Roy.
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12-04-16, 11:04 PM
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Roy,
I havent seen one before that includes "BIRMINGHAM", but of course I havent seen many. regards
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#3
13-04-16, 07:01 AM
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hi roy
it would have fooled me also if there is a problem with it. sorry i cant help confirm bc
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13-04-16, 08:15 AM
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Have you noticed that where a crimp mark normally is on the slider...... there is a "hammered over" squash mark on the metal? I would have a closer look at the edges of the white metal to see if there are grinding marks?
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#5
13-04-16, 09:03 AM
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I have a number of Smith & Wright through out my collection ,like Simon I can't recall a Birmingham but will have a look later
David
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