{"product_id":"old-town-canoe-belt-buckle","title":"Old Town Canoe Co. Brass Enamel Belt Buckle Maine Nameplate Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Town Canoe Co. brass and enamel belt buckle reproducing the familiar company nameplate design associated with the canoe maker in Old Town, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Old Town Canoe nameplate buckle fits an outdoor, paddling, sporting, or Maine memorabilia collection and can also be worn as a functional belt buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Old Town Canoe Co. belt buckle\"\u003eOld Town Canoe Co. belt buckle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval belt buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003elate 1970s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass and enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, red, black, and brass tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor sporting and canoeing memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 1\/4 inches long by 2 inches wide. Item weight 4.6 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval form with raised lettering, cream enamel field, red enamel Old Town Canoe script panel, black detailing, belt loop, and fastening hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The buckle is complete and usable with light to moderate cosmetic wear visible from handling and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Old Town Canoe lettering and surrounding wording remain clear and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red and cream enamel retains strong color and a glossy surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decorative black details remain visible around the central nameplate design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe belt loop and fastening hardware are present and appear intact in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brass tone border and raised metal areas show rubbing and uneven patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back has visible surface scratches and linear rubbing across the textured finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear fastening hardware shows finish wear and darker areas from age and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall marks and light surface wear are visible in the enamel and along the outer edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front reproduces the wording and visual form of an Old Town Canoe identification nameplate, turning a familiar canoe company emblem into wearable memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream enamel field, red script panel, black ornament, and aged brass tone create a strong contrast while keeping the original wording easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a straightforward piece for someone who remembers Old Town canoes, enjoys paddling history, or likes outdoor sporting pieces with visible age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. 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