weird patina?

EricFG · 06-28-2011, 02:26 PM

Fellas, does this strange patina set off any alarms? Can you explain the marked color variations somehow?
:confused:

***CtahhR*** · 06-28-2011, 03:25 PM

Looks good to me. The screwplate has caused two different environments to occur, so the patina has developed different under it and out from under it.

EricFG · 06-28-2011, 03:49 PM

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.

***CtahhR*** · 06-28-2011, 04:01 PM

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.

EricFG · 06-29-2011, 09:33 AM

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.

EricFG · 06-29-2011, 09:57 AM

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.

Lapa · 06-29-2011, 03:18 PM

Eric,

Your BM looks fully kosher to me. Now, when it comes to the attractiveness of the piece...

Marc

UQWozza · 06-29-2011, 06:10 PM

I agree Marc, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This may be an example of a medal that would benefit from a clean to then let it age gracefully.

Simon

EricFG · 06-29-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

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

Lapa · 06-30-2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricFG

You said it, brother. It makes me want to give the little feller a nice bubble bath. :D

IMHO, it can't hurt ;)

Marc

06-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: weird patina? Looks good to me. The screwplate has caused two different environments to occur, so the patina has developed different under it and out from under it.

06-28-2011, 03:49 PM	#3
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: weird patina? 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.'

06-28-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: weird patina? 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.

06-29-2011, 03:18 PM	#7
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: weird patina? Eric, Your BM looks fully kosher to me. Now, when it comes to the attractiveness of the piece... Marc

06-29-2011, 06:10 PM	#8
UQWozza Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 62 Posts: 432	Re: weird patina? I agree Marc, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This may be an example of a medal that would benefit from a clean to then let it age gracefully. Simon

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