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How to authenticate a vintage Ferrari Badge? Possibly 1960s

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  1. so_choice

    so_choice Formula Junior

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    #1 so_choice, Aug 20, 2015
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    Hi all,
    I have the opportunity to purchase the emblem pictured. According to the seller, this was purchased by her husband in the late 1960s and is Ferrari factory. However, Ferrari items always make me nervous as I know there are many reproductions / fakes.

    What is the best way to determine an original vintage Ferrari badge from a fake? Should there be any numbers / markings to look for? Based on the photos, does anyone have any idea as to the specific year or model? Any opinion as to whether this is authentic? This measures approximately 4 3/8" from head to rear hoof.

    Also, if this is indeed a 1960s Ferrari badge, what is the current market value?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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  2. Wheels1

    Wheels1 F1 Rookie

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    #2 Wheels1, Aug 20, 2015
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  3. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Napolis, Aug 21, 2015
    What you have to do is heat it to 90c and they quench it in Sicilian Olive oil. If it glows yellow it's real...


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  4. so_choice

    so_choice Formula Junior

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    #4 so_choice, Aug 21, 2015
    @Wheels1 Great photos! Difficult to tell though since this piece (if real) is said to be late 1960s and the examples in the museum photos are early 60s.

    @Napolis Well played, sir :)
     
  5. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 kerrari, Aug 21, 2015
    Question is, what car might it have come off? 60s cars weren't covered in cavallinos like the modern cars; what model and location had such a big emblem? I don't have my reference books available at present to look for a likely candidate.
     

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