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The Bechtler is currently very conservatively graded in a PCGS AU53 holder. It's nicer than many AU55s that I've seen, and frankly, I'd rather own it than MANY Bechtlers that have grad… (View Post)

As an aside, I've seen a couple other pieces that Humbert owned that were REALLY original, and I suspect that he (and Zabriskie) didn't clean or mishandle things, although I've seen a … (View Post)

The serif on the F or OF is the same as on the counterfeits made from the holed and repaired example seen in the last couple years. (View Post)

I can imagine a leather purse or wooden container that off-gassed a bit, but I think the Humbert pedigree doesn't suggest a ground find or incredibly weird storage. It's only 83% gold with … (View Post)

That's the first time I've been called a snappy dresser... Oh! (View Post)