{"product_id":"old-town-canoe-buckle","title":"Old Town Canoe Indiana Metal Craft Pewter Belt Buckle Canoeing Scene","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Town Canoe Indiana Metal Craft pewter belt buckle with raised Old Town script and two people paddling a canoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 belt buckle\"\u003e Old Town Canoe 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\u003e 1970's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with darker recessed background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e INDIANA METAL CRAFT and PEWTER marked on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor sporting and canoeing theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 3\/4 inches wide by 2 1\/2 inches high. Actual product weight 4 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised Old Town script, embossed canoe scene with two paddlers, textured background, belt loop, and fastening hook\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 wear consistent with handling and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised Old Town lettering remains crisp and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe canoe, paddlers, and surrounding textured design retain strong molded detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back marks are readable, including INDIANA METAL CRAFT and PEWTER.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe belt loop and fastening hook 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\u003eSurface rubbing, small scratches, and uneven patina are visible across the front and back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised edges and hardware show light finish wear from age and handling.\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\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a straightforward piece of canoe memorabilia with enough detail to work equally well worn on a belt or displayed with an outdoor collection.\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. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eHow Reading Vintage sources and grades every piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226512236799,"sku":"F2-T12-3415","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Old_Town_Canoe_belt_buckle.jpg?v=1789582084","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/old-town-canoe-buckle","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}