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Folks,
Since the McRae Papers reflect Caleb Huse purchasing literally thousands of these very early, I wanted to share a link to a current Ebay I&C swordbelt for sale. This belt has appeared several times for sale and has never reached the minimum. Most folks agree this is the real deal and I concur based on my examination of several originals. This belt is waxed flesh and utilizes the smaller snake with the flower in the center. The rows of stitching between the keeper and the front ring is actually one solid piece of leather folded over three times. That's a lot of hand-stitching folks. The hanger straps on these belts are one inch in width which is wider than most swordbelts for the period. Wish I had the money! One I&C collector had estimated it's value at around 4K. Anyone got some pocket change? Thanks to Dane Utter for calling my attention to this.
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Regards,
Neill Rose
PLHA
Since the McRae Papers reflect Caleb Huse purchasing literally thousands of these very early, I wanted to share a link to a current Ebay I&C swordbelt for sale. This belt has appeared several times for sale and has never reached the minimum. Most folks agree this is the real deal and I concur based on my examination of several originals. This belt is waxed flesh and utilizes the smaller snake with the flower in the center. The rows of stitching between the keeper and the front ring is actually one solid piece of leather folded over three times. That's a lot of hand-stitching folks. The hanger straps on these belts are one inch in width which is wider than most swordbelts for the period. Wish I had the money! One I&C collector had estimated it's value at around 4K. Anyone got some pocket change? Thanks to Dane Utter for calling my attention to this.
Regards,
Neill Rose
PLHA
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