Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Commemorative

A Collection of Vintage Commemorative and Novelty Belt Buckles including Indiana Metal Craft and Bergamot Brass Works - This collection features various cast metal belt buckles from the late 20th century. Included is an Indiana Metal Craft wilderness scene buckle, model A96, depicting a relief-cast forest and lake landscape. Also present is a pewter-tone Bergamot Brass Works buckle dated 1976, designed as a fan of playing cards showing the Dead Man's Hand with Las Vegas Nevada text. The group further contains a brass-tone United States Bicentennial buckle (1776-1976) featuring the Great Seal and Lady Liberty, and a CB radio-themed buckle embossed with Breaker - Breaker, 10-4, and Convoy. The buckles are constructed from various metal alloys with brass and silver-toned finishes. Reverse surfaces on several items include maker's marks and copyright dates. Landscape buckle: 3.25 inches x 2.25 inches Bicentennial buckle: 3.75 inches x 2 inches CB radio buckle: 3.75 inches x 2.5 inches Playing cards buckle: 3 inches x 2.5 inches Items exhibit signs of age-appropriate wear including surface oxidation, tarnish, and minor abrasions. Finishes show some loss and darkening consistent with use.