EK 1914 EK 1813

[Moore of Corunna]

Gentlemen, What are your opinions about this one?

[Moore of Corunna]

Another pic.

[Moore of Corunna]

And one more. Thank you very much.

Best regards.

[Biro]

Gentlemen, What are your opinions about this one?

Do NOT spend money on this item. This is not a period 1813 EK2.

Marshall

Edited October 6, 2006 by Biro

[Moore of Corunna]

Do NOT spend money on this item. This is not a period 1813 EK2.

Marshall

Thank you Biro. This is an Ebay item. I?m learning my first "classes" about EK 1813.

Why do you know this is not a ek 1813?

Best regards

[Tom Y]

While hardly an expert, I don't like it. I can't fault the core, as it seems fairly consistent with the quality of casting of 1813's, but the frame seems to match a 1914 I just picked at random from my collection. Note thje beading on the inside corners of the arms.

[hunyadi]

Though far from 100% knowledge - there were 1913 EK's made in 1913 for the 100 year annaversary. These tended to follow the die designs of the 1914 cross (naturaly) This could very well be one of those - however I have also seen folks carefuly grind of crowns, W's and 1914's to get a 1813 cross...I would only bid on such a thing as a 20th century piece, noting more...

[Tom Y]

Though far from 100% knowledge - there were 1913 EK's made in 1913 for the 100 year annaversary. These tended to follow the die designs of the 1914 cross (naturaly) This could very well be one of those - however I have also seen folks carefuly grind of crowns, W's and 1914's to get a 1813 cross...I would only bid on such a thing as a 20th century piece, noting more...

The core elements are 1813 style.

A ground down 1914 would look similar to this.The irregularities ar not in the metal, but where the paint is separating from the core. The actual surface is smooth.

[Moore of Corunna]

Thank you very much Biro, Hunyadi and Tom Y.

I?ve learnt a lot in my first "class" of 1813 EK...and I?ve saved money too.

Best regards.