19th Century Baseball Belt - Info Needed

[Runscott]

There could also be original lettering that has been painted over more recently - maybe even a long time ago;e.g-1900-1940. Unlike autographs that have been drawn over, it might be easier to spot evidence of a repainting. And if there was such evidence, I would be more likely to buy it than if there was only one application of paint whose age couldn't be determined.

You could also go to a vintage clothing website and ask if the details of the physical belt were appropriate for one that's supposedly that old.

[drcy]

I would think it wouldn't be hard to tell the difference to paint that was added to a then (130 years ago) new, clean belt and wore off as the leather wore down and cracked, as opposed to new paint added to an already old, worn belt. If genuine, the paint would have been applied to the clean surface of the leather. If added many years later to an already cracked, scuffed and worn belt, the paint would be in the deep recesses of the wear and perhaps drip down the inside side of a crack.

[jpop43]

Where's the belt now? I'd be happy to go check it out and see what's what

[khkco4bls]

yeah yeah wouldn't we all Jonathan.