Richard Gordon Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) Hey you EK2 guys!!I have here what I believe are 2 '23' EK2's (well one is clearly marked as such). I have looked long and hard at the 2 and believe both are the same maker, even though there is a distinct difference in height in the '1813' and the core and frosting have very different finishes.Would you agree both are from the same maker??Rich Edited February 23, 2008 by Richard Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sorry, really didn't do well with that first pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin3 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Indeed very much similarities!I guess this is plausible.I am happy you showed this 23 and mentioned the extreme low 1813 date.I own an unmarked cross with the same characteristics as you mentioned, so I think I can safely declare this a 23?Pics are given more contrast and brightness, due to a lack of light today...Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin3 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 MartinPerhaps this maker used 2 cores? Maybe an early and a late version?Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Garvy Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Good eye, Rich, and a reasonable hypothesis as well. Here's another example resembling your cross on the left. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Garvy Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 From the reverse. . .The core finishes appear very similar. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin3 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Wasn't there a theory those smaller suspension rings where on crosses meant for Spangen?I am still a bit puzzeled by the why of the two types 23.So every now and then I hop by to see if some new info has been found. I still haven't found any...Regards,Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 MartinI don't know the reason for the smaller rings but if I had to guess I would also say for the mounted medal bar.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vestae Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hello All,just superb Cross CongratulationSebastien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAVLRSEASIA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hello Richard;As many Ek collectors are aware; makers 23, 24, and 25 were actually a guild of independent colocated artisans associated under one administrative collective. All three makers had varying cores; particularly 25; which in particular had both a very dark Matt finished core (akin to Bill Garvy's 23) and a smoother core. I have two 24s of varying core texture, both in nice condition; and in reviewing this forum as well as WAF have seen both regularly displayed among quality collections. I would just like to add the 23 Eks displayed here are fanstastic..nice going!-Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Kevin, Interesting information. I own a "24" and certainly will need to keep my eye's open for a "23" . Gentlemen, very nice Crosses!Regards,Joel Edited April 17, 2008 by buellmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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