But this one on the other hand has no connection to the frame and the rays on the top are very distinct. The crown looks really like another piece that was soldered to the base. Also the strings seem more massive. These could probably be cut out without braking off.
Ah, but I don't think that this is all to it. Look again The bottom strings are connected to the frame circle. the rays on the top are very flat. I think this one is indeed stamped as a whole piece.
Nick, today I read on a Russian forum (http://sammler.ru/index.php?showtopic=137092&st=40) that your gorgeous 3rd class kites (posts #58-59) are "from a collection of a well-known collector from Ukraine" ("...из собрания известного коллекционера с Украины").
I was under the impression that you are a Muscovite
http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u60878831
This curiosity is still floating around.
Nick, did you came up with a possible explanation in the meantime?
Ok, right but if the 1906 added set features the same characteristics as the 1916 set it's practically not possible to differentiate between late Meiji and Taisho?
Ah, finally! Thank you so much, Nick.
A real beauty. And such a nice condition
Extraordinary enamelwork - the red enamel in the center of the flowers.
Interesting to see the dark spots in the orange enamel - with that even I could tell that this one is from Meiji
Do you have some close ups of later periods for comparison? And of course a document, please
Ah I see.
Looking at the Manchukuo pictures thread I have to agree with you absolutely. (Manchukuo helps the dating to 30-eraly 40s). Everyone with a 4th or even 5th class has at least the Showa enthronement.
Man I hate that site. I'm looking every day for like two month and nothing. But when I take a break for one week things like that pop up.
Thanks for pointing it out, Nick.
By later replacement you mean taisho or showa but still in the period of awarding, right? Or modern day replacement?
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