Re: [CR] Wanted: reproduction head badge maker

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 20:14:52 -0500
From: "Rodd Heino" <rodd.heino@gmail.com>
To: "R. S. Broderick" <rsb000@hotmail.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Wanted: reproduction head badge maker


Hallo all,

Rodd in frosty Ottawa here (a mere minus 16 C but windy!)

Noah Rosen of Velocolour, Mike Barry Sr.'s painter of choice has a lovely partner Suzanne, who makes both jewelry and custom headbadges

http://www.velocolour.com/suzanne09.html

Hope that helps

Rodd who just rid 20 minutes home into a headwind whew Ottawa Canada

http://www.talltreerides.blogspot.com

On 8 February 2011 14:48, R. S. Broderick <rsb000@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Eddie,
>
> If you would be so kind, I would be greatly appreciative and keenly
> interested for my own selfish curiosity to learn of any others who may have
> something to contribute in the way of an answer to your question here
> (...assuming that there may well be other folks who choose to contribute
> "OFF LIST" for whatever reason).
>
> I only recently had a vintage bicycle head badge replicated out here on the
> West Coast. In my case the badge in question was originally crafted from
> aluminum which had then been polished to high luster and given a protective
> clear anodized coating with various of its details subsequently highlighted
> in paint along its variegated surface. The net effect was almost chrome
> like in its appearance excepting those areas which had been carefully
> detailed with paint. The "bad news" was that one side of this head badge
> looked like it had essentially been ground into the pavement at one time
> and
> as such its restoration / reclamation proved to be more than either I or
> anyone else I consulted with was able to accomplish. Ultimately, I ended
> up
> having a local jeweler recreate a very exacting replica of the original
> head
> badge (...and I would consider myself to be a tough critic regarding such
> things) ... BUT ... I had him do so out of thin, ever so slightly pliable
> such that it may be "opened" and properly fitted over a bicycle head tube
> and then held closed in place so as to wrap around its contour, genuine
> sterling silver and not aluminum. After properly applying paint to the
> appropriate areas (...prior to re-fitting, of course), the net effect is
> remarkably close in appearance to the polished and anodized aluminum, only
> perhaps a tad more refined - but nothing that draws attention to itself so
> as to look out of place and I am now of the opinion that only the most
> discriminating inspection would reveal its lack of authenticity. All of
> that said, the exercise was not exactly cheap given that it cost me $500.00
> USD to have the head badge re-created from the original (...and no, the
> original was not harmed in any way during the process) plus time and effort
> on my part to execute the painting aspects of the recreation.
>
> Of course, you may well not want to spend those amount of monies in pursuit
> of a non-exact by dint of substrate, sterling silver, head badge for you
> own
> particular project - but then again, you might. If you are even tempted by
> such a prospect, I would suggest that you consult a reputable custom
> jeweler
> in your area and solicit their opinion with respect to a bid for services.
>
> Robert "a badger, indeed - but certainly no Hinault" Broderick
> ...the "Chronically Cloudy Clime" of Oregon
> Portland, USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classicrendezvous-bounces+rsb000=hotmail.com@bikelist.org
> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces+rsb000=hotmail.com@bikelist.org] On
> Behalf
> Of Edward Albert
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:07 AM
> To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS
> Subject: [CR] Wanted: reproduction head badge maker
>
> Dear list,
> I spent a long time ascertaining the Identity of an old track iron. It
> had no markings but had some special build characteristics and a missing
> head badge with 4 holes. Anyway, I just came into possession of a similar
> bike *WITH* the head badge. Holes match as do all other characteristics.
> So, I am thinking of getting a badge made for the orphan. Does anyone
> know
> of a good maker of reproduction badges. I Googled and many turn up, but I
> have no real way of judging quality. And their prices are all over the
> map.
> BTW, I believe the badge to be nickel plated copper (if that is possible)
> although I have not removed it as of yet. Also, it is a bit intricate.
> thanks for any help and advice.
> Best,
> Eddie Albert
> Chappaqua, New York, U.S.A.
>
> --
> Edward Albert
>
> http://www.thevintagebikelife.com