Old Town Canoe Indiana Metal Craft Pewter Belt Buckle Canoeing Scene

Old Town Canoe Indiana Metal Craft pewter belt buckle with raised Old Town script and two people paddling a canoe.

The buckle is complete with its belt loop and hook, with an even silver tone finish, darker recessed areas, and visible surface rubbing and age related patina.

The detailed canoeing scene gives this solid pewter belt buckle a strong outdoor sporting look for an Old Town Canoe collection, paddling memorabilia display, or everyday belt.

Details

• Item: Old Town Canoe belt buckle
• Item Type: Oval belt buckle
• Era: 1970's
• Materials: Solid pewter
• Color: Silver tone with darker recessed background
• Maker and Mark: INDIANA METAL CRAFT and PEWTER marked on the back
• Style: Outdoor sporting and canoeing theme
• Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches high. Actual product weight 4 ounces.
• Special Features: Raised Old Town script, embossed canoe scene with two paddlers, textured background, belt loop, and fastening hook

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: The buckle is complete and usable with light wear consistent with handling and age.
• The raised Old Town lettering remains crisp and easy to read.
• The canoe, paddlers, and surrounding textured design retain strong molded detail.
• The back marks are readable, including INDIANA METAL CRAFT and PEWTER.
• The belt loop and fastening hook are present and appear intact in the photos.

Issues / Wear

• Surface rubbing, small scratches, and uneven patina are visible across the front and back.
• The raised edges and hardware show light finish wear from age and handling.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
• Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
• Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
• Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Collector's Notes

Old Town Canoe has long been associated with canoeing and outdoor recreation, which gives branded pieces like this a natural place among paddling and sporting memorabilia.

This piece suits an Old Town Canoe collector, canoe enthusiast, outdoor sports collector, or someone looking for a solid pewter buckle with a recognizable paddling subject.

The combination of the raised Old Town script, detailed two person canoe scene, and readable INDIANA METAL CRAFT maker mark gives this buckle several useful identification points.

It is a straightforward piece of canoe memorabilia with enough detail to work equally well worn on a belt or displayed with an outdoor collection.

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Please Note

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