Mitchell Half bail internazionale plate,Japan Copy?

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Simone Baschirotto
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Mitchell Half bail internazionale plate,Japan Copy?

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Has anyone seen this plate on a half bail before? Copy Japan?
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Sandman
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Re: Mitchell Half bail internazionale plate,Japan Copy?

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Yes, one of the many copies. Most came from Japan, as did this one...I've seen this one before. I think this is one of the better copies...and a very early one too...


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John Fishkat
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Re: Mitchell Half bail internazionale plate,Japan Copy?

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Hi Mates,

For more info on sources, see Reel Repair by Alan Tani "Show your Collections" (scroll down the page a bit):
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10064.615

John


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Simone Baschirotto
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Re: Mitchell Half bail internazionale plate,Japan Copy?

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Thanks Sandman e John, I found a lot of information in your links, Very interesting to know that Olimpic was a SEIKO brand. :banana-tux:


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