I'm Looking For A Specific Belt Buckle Design, I Own One, But Can't Find Another.

[JohnBloch]

This

http://i.imgur.com/mMwgkCN.png

Is the buckle in question. I've been wearing it for a year, and it is by far my favorite ive used so far, and I'd like to be able to make more belts with this buckle.

How did I come across this buckle you ask? I found it in a thrift shop, on a child's belt. The only thing I know about the belt is that it said "made in Italy" sadly, I chopped the belt off of the buckle and kept the buckle in a drawer for a long time before using it on my own belt.

Here are some more photos, on and off the belt:

http://i.imgur.com/tEGFQPG.png

http://i.imgur.com/G3q1Mqq.png

http://i.imgur.com/lP55Vpg.png

http://i.imgur.com/iohIPNt.png

Thanks for any clues as far as where to look, I checked tandy and a couple other sources, but any idea would be great

I've been contemplating casting a similar design, even though I have no equipment. Somebody please save me from my own compulsion.

Thanks again!

[Grey Drakkon]

Wow that's a unique one. Closest thing I can find are the center bar with a roller, like on this page: http://www.sdtradingco.com/belts-utility.htm except the two shown are missing the "under bar".

[Troy Burch]

That's some kind of centerbar roller strap buckle. Here are some that are similar and in my opinon nicer for a belt.

[Grey Drakkon]

o_O

[JohnBloch]

the "under bar".

That's one of my favorite parts about the buckle! It doesn't flop all around like most center bar buckles. It feels nice and solid.

I may end up turning this into a buckle pour if I can find someone local who does/has done this kind of stuff. I know of a lady that poured iron and several other metals while in college, and maybe if she can hook me up with people who are still doing it, I can use their equipment (doubtful)

I would love to make them in different styles and sizes as well if I can get a design 3D printed or something.

[celticleather]

This is the closest one I've seen. From http://jtbatchelor.co.uk/ in the UK. It doesn't have a roller, but the raised loop is similar. Available in solid cast brass.