Owsley Stanley Signed Grateful Dead Silver Belt Buckle #6 mold.
Owsley Stanley Signed Grateful Dead Silver Belt Buckle #6 mold.
SOLD $12,500.00 Sold: Mar 4, 2020 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Original Silver Steal Your Face belt buckle by Owsley StanleyMade in 1983 for friends and family of the gratest show on earth, the Grateful Dead.This came from Bear's #6 mold.The numbers were Bear's way of doing quality control. There were 6 miles total, and if a buckle came out a a flaw, then the number on the back just let him know which of the 6 molds was having a problem. So a #6 is not worth less than a #2, etc. they are all as valuable as each other.<br />In last few years, fakes have hit the eBay market. As with anything valuable, eventually someone will attempt a knock-off.<br />
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Grateful Dead collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Original Silver Steal Your Face belt buckle by Owsley StanleyMade in 1983 for friends and family of the gratest show on earth, the Grateful Dead.This came from Bear's #6 mold.The numbers were Bear's way of doing quality control. There were 6 miles total, and if a buckle came out a a flaw, then the number on the back just let him know which of the 6 molds was having a problem. So a #6 is not worth less than a #2, etc. they are all as valuable as each other.<br />In last few years, fakes have hit the eBay market. As with anything valuable, eventually someone will attempt a knock-off.<br />
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Grateful Dead collectors and appraisers.