Fellas, does this strange patina set off any alarms? Can you explain the marked color variations somehow?
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"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
Well yeah....I am familiar with the screwplate effect but this looks different somehow.
It looks bigger than usual and it also looks more oval than round. And also the seller states it comes without the screwplate.
Maybe I'm just paranoid.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
The person awarded this badge may have added an additional piece to the backing. If the front is also lighter (same as the bit out from under the screwplate on the reverse), I would say that this railway worker has been exposed to rather acidic situations whilst wearing it. A railway worker would have great opportunities to be exposed to all sorts of chemicals, the area protected by the plate not so much.
The front.
Looks maybe a bit "shiny" like the outer part of the reverse, I guess.
Doesn't look fake at all, at least IMO.
Just curious about the funny patina.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
Or what about this example?
I've always felt that splotchy patina, especially when so contrasting like this, could be a sign of artificial patinazation.
I'd love to see some examples of fake patina, and examples of good patina that is 'splotchy' like here. None of my my collection is near this level.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
Lapa Wrote:Eric, Your BM looks fully kosher to me. Now, when it comes to the attractiveness of the piece... Marc
You said it, brother. It makes me want to give the little feller a nice bubble bath. :D
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
