EK 1870 EK 1 1870

[dante]

Thoughts on this welcome

[dante]

Thoughts on this welcome

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[Red Eagle]

Not a "must have" in my eyes.

[dante]

Not a "must have" in my eyes.

Red, Got it as a tailors copy , very well made and cost in trade ?200, as an example its stunning, it would cost that to make it now days

[Tony J]

Dante,

Can you post a clear picture of the crown and date on the front as well as the mark under the catch on the reverse?

Thanks!

Tony

[dante]

Dante,

Can you post a clear picture of the crown and date on the front as well as the mark under the catch on the reverse?

Thanks!

Tony

Tony will try need to get a macro lense for my camra, Paul

[dante]

Tony will try need to get a macro lense for my camra, Paul

Here is the "800"

[dante]

Here is the "800"

[Tony J]

Thanks Paul,

Much better images.

I'll go out on a limb here a bit with an opinion. Your EK is certainly not an award piece nor from the 1870 era. More likely a commercially acquired replacement or for window display in an effects shop. No earlier than the Jubilee era c. 1895 and possibly a little later as the quality resembles a 1914 era EK in some ways.

Just some thoughts.

Tony

[dante]

Thanks Paul,

Much better images.

I'll go out on a limb here a bit with an opinion. Your EK is certainly not an award piece nor from the 1870 era. More likely a commercially acquired replacement or for window display in an effects shop. No earlier than the Jubilee era c. 1895 and possibly a little later as the quality resembles a 1914 era EK in some ways.

Just some thoughts.

Tony

Tony, I agree as a part-time antiques dealer it is the equalivant of a 17 century copy of a 16 century piece, not right but not a 20 century copy, I like it (thats what maters) and its stunning to look at, thanks, Paul

[Tony J]

I like it (thats what maters) and its stunning to look at............

Paul,

That's the pure essence of why we collect.

All the best,

Tony