I want to thank everyone for their comments, they are very much appreciated. I have been collecting/buying for a long time and it wasn't until 4 years ago that I changed my habits (buying everything) to putting this collection together. Jim
I posted this collection as a group in March 09 and have since added to each area an am presenting each style. All of the labels are brass although they look white it is because of the clear label applied.
First up - EKI Screwbacks, I have every known one except the L/14 and a couple that are unique (L/19 and field made).
Your spange looks like a cast copy of a Mayer, look at the feet and notice the lack of detail. Now look around the body and you will see what appears to be excess metal, plus the pitting in the medal itself.
Mayer made the following types:
EKI - Long veins, short viens and no viens
EKII - Veing and no veins.
Here is a picture of mine with viens.
Jim
Hi Chris
It is an L/18 Spange, but I don't like it as it is very soft on details. Can you see a maker's mark on the back? Or get a picture of the back? Jim
The whole setup on the back is wrong. There are no known maker marked schinkels. I don't have access to my photos to post a picture of one (I just returned to the States and computer is in transit) but hopefully someone else will chime in. I would not buy this one. Jim
I haven't attached anything. All of my displays are lay down type. I have contemplated what to do to keep them from moving, but don't have an answer yet. When I get back to the states and more time I will take a serious look at it then. Jim
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