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Another one (piece in question is still on the left)

Comparative anatomy (on the left the piece in question)

Here it is

I can post additional boring photos of original shovels if you like. Still think that this piece is original P.S. As for my "more rare" comment - it had nothing to do with the prices Early types and shovels (or, as they alternatively called, п-figured type) they cost about the same...

Judging by your last two posts not really For what?! Boosting your sales? I certainly will :beer:

Mislabel them? They even try to "research" them http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58112-chinese-fakes-discussion/

Dealer dreams and nothing more I am surprised that you didn't write "we should see your collection" Sounds like you don't really appreciate my threads But you see at least my threads have pictures http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58710-opws-for-breadgrain-production/ http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58711-independent-flamethrower-batallion/ http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58595-niiiiiiiiiiiiiice/ As for "no one can afford and "no one can understand" - you certainly like generalizations P.S. Please tell me what particular smiley did you find "rude" and why. So I can "fully realize"...

By the way, the earlier date for "shovel" that I was able to find is May 1, 1946