Old Town Canoe Co. brass and enamel belt buckle reproducing the familiar company nameplate design associated with the canoe maker in Old Town, Maine.
The cream, red, black, and brass tone front remains bright and readable, while the back and raised metal edges show surface rubbing, scratches, and age related patina.
This Old Town Canoe nameplate buckle fits an outdoor, paddling, sporting, or Maine memorabilia collection and can also be worn as a functional belt buckle.
Details
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Item: Old Town Canoe Co. belt buckle
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Item Type: Oval belt buckle
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Era: late 1970s
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Materials: Brass and enamel
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Color: Cream, red, black, and brass tone
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Maker and Mark: Front reads "THIS NAME PLATE SHOWS THIS TO BE A GENUINE OLD TOWN CANOE. TRADE MARK. MANUFACTURED BY OLD TOWN CANOE CO. OLD TOWN, MAINE, U.S.A."
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Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
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Style: Outdoor sporting and canoeing memorabilia
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Dimensions: 3 1/4 inches long by 2 inches wide. Item weight 4.6 ounces.
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Special Features: Oval form with raised lettering, cream enamel field, red enamel Old Town Canoe script panel, black detailing, belt loop, and fastening hardware
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: The buckle is complete and usable with light to moderate cosmetic wear visible from handling and age.
- The Old Town Canoe lettering and surrounding wording remain clear and easy to read.
- The red and cream enamel retains strong color and a glossy surface.
- The decorative black details remain visible around the central nameplate design.
- The belt loop and fastening hardware are present and appear intact in the photos.
Issues / Wear
- The brass tone border and raised metal areas show rubbing and uneven patina.
- The back has visible surface scratches and linear rubbing across the textured finish.
- The rear fastening hardware shows finish wear and darker areas from age and handling.
- Small marks and light surface wear are visible in the enamel and along the outer edge.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
The front reproduces the wording and visual form of an Old Town Canoe identification nameplate, turning a familiar canoe company emblem into wearable memorabilia.
Old Town Canoe Co. and Old Town, Maine are both printed prominently on the buckle, giving paddling collectors and Maine memorabilia buyers clear identification at a glance.
The cream enamel field, red script panel, black ornament, and aged brass tone create a strong contrast while keeping the original wording easy to read.
It is a straightforward piece for someone who remembers Old Town canoes, enjoys paddling history, or likes outdoor sporting pieces with visible age.
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Please Note
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