EK 1914 1914 EK2 Marked 925

[Steve campbell]

I went to a local show here in Ontario today and found this. It's a 1914 EK2 that is marked 925 for silver content on the ring. I've never heard of an EK2 being marked 925, just 800, but I guess anything is possible. The cross seems fine to me. I'm just wondering about the mark. Has anyone heard of or seen an EK2 marked 925? I know 1st classes are seen with this mark, but 2nd class, I'm not sure. Do i have something nice here or is there something else going on?

[Steve campbell]

More front shots.

[Steve campbell]

The rear.

[Steve campbell]

Here's a shot of the mark. What does everyone think?

[A Collector]

I seem to recall that EK's of both classes may be found in 800, 925, 938 and 950 silver. Much less common to find markings from the 900 content on the EKII, but not so uncommon on the EKI. If you will take a look at the "Der Rittmeister" website, you will see many examples of crosses marked in the 900 silver content range.

[joe campbell]

yes on 925.

certainly not too common, so

you've found a nice cross!

joe

[buellmeister]

I echo Joe's post! That is a unique and rare find! Well done!

Regards,

Joel

[Steve campbell]

Apparently there is known 925 marked EK2s. All the same, you don't see them much. I'm starting to feel better about this purchase, although I'm certainly open to more opinions.

[buellmeister]

Steve,

Here's a site that will help. That is, if you haven't already ventured over to it.

http://www.kaisersbunker.com/stuff/1914_EK2_makers.htm

Regards,

Joel

Edited May 11, 2008 by buellmeister

[Steve campbell]

Thanks, I forgot to check that site. 925 is listed over there, although I only use the site as a guideline, not gosphel.

[nesredep]

The rear.

Hello!

Steve

Congrats with this rare 1914 EK.

All the best

Nesredep