Metal workers Chime In

[A Dhuglas]

Maybe the seller of the piece you note from eBay could be pursuaded to make one from scratch or alter an existing piece? If their marketing info is legit, they claim to cast all of the pieces themselves in Boise. Your desire isn't far off the existing buckle so it may be an easy mod for them. Their e-mail address is on the item listing page somewhere.

[O'Neille]

You could also look into purchasing those buckles and having them plated in any metal of your choosing. Nickel plating is very inexpensive and leaves a nice (not chrome) finish. O'Neille

[Woodsheal]

Here's a hand-forged iron buckle:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=322

You could polish it up, or not...!

[Robin]

I can cast such a buckle from pewter.

When I cast it in sand and give it a patina bath it will look pretty antique

Cost will depend on the weight...I guess I need 150 to 200 grams pure pewter....uhm...uhm...$15 for 2.25" belt width.

[O'Neille]

I can cast such a buckle from pewter.

When I cast it in sand and give it a patina bath it will look pretty antique

Cost will depend on the weight...I guess I need 150 to 200 grams pure pewter....uhm...uhm...$15 for 2.25" belt width.

I'd like to have one of those. O'Neille

[Robin]

I'll make a "test version"...maybe several...and post pictures.

Give me 1 week

[cavscout]

I'm very interested Robin.