Ed_Haynes Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) I had asked for advice for a friend on another threadhttp://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5633and, before I take him the bad news on that one, let me ask about another (in hopes that there'll be some good news when I see him next).EK1 1870 comments??? If closeups are needed I can borrow it from him and re-scan. I know you compulsive folks look for detailed details. Edited February 19, 2006 by Ed_Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 The backside, back side, reverse, whatever . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Maker's mark (which make make sense to someone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ed, great makers mark for Ludwig Lauer (1) of (4) listed in The Iron Time by Previtera. The pin is a bit different, I had not seen one like that before; however, it could have been replaced. Most of the repros on 1870 EK I's I have seen have the tweezer type pin or the double hooks at 3 & 9 o'clock. JMO -- Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biro Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) EdThe only 'Ludwig Lauer' EK1 I have on file is this one below - I don't have the reverse but it was stamped 'LL' just as the example you posted. The pin set-up on this one is horizontal not vertical like your friends, but it was a replacement pin rather than a converted EK2. It is a match for the obverse of your friends piece.[attachmentid=28078]I would be happy to own your friends piece and would go as far as to say it was a fairly rare version of the already rare 1870 EK1..... while not perhaps quite as desirable as a Godet or certainly an issue 'I Wagner' marked piece, harder to find than a Godet.IMO, a great find.... although from the pictures you posted, I would say it is possible the pin is attatched to the hinge upside down.Marshall Edited February 19, 2006 by Biro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tezer Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 The Lauer EK1 that Biro shows is the type I'm more familiar with, but I've seen a couple of those "wide pin" versions. The core details look pretty close between the two: notice the slightly right-leaning "1" in "1813". It's possible that Lauer made two types of pin fastener systems, at different times.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biro Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) EdHere's the reverse of the 1870 EK1 owned and worn by Kaiser W1 (not a Lauer) The pin - although slightly less shaped - can certainly be construed as 'wide', so for me, no problem with the pin itself.You'll notice from this example why I feel the pin on your EK may have been put on 'underside-up'.... at the moment though, the shadow in your photo is obscuring the top of the pin, so it's a hunch.Marshall[attachmentid=28387] Edited February 21, 2006 by Biro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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