Stogieman Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 ...... sometimes, a guy just can't help himself... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Agreed, more details please. This wouldn't be the same cross I was giving the hairy eyeball on evilbay, would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 One and the same..... I just couldn't help myself. I cannot remember the last one I saw sell for such a low price....slippery slope....been here before....Is there a 12-step program for ex-St. Henry Collectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Very nice pickup, I was very tempted, but unfortunately have other irons in the fire. This is apparently from a Jaeger group, did it come with any details on the recipient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian J Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Not the j?ger one although that one also was a beauty but at a bit steeper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian J Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Yep, the cased one in Deutschland went for over double the US one..... me thinks I have had my one "deal of the year" moment.No details on the recipient, looks more to me that the seller is breaking a rather large collection based on what he's sold thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Spits at screen and turns beet red with envy! MAN! OH MAN! You LUCKY -(add your favourite insult here)- !! What an ABSOLUTE beauty!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachsensammler Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) @ Stogieman:Would you be so kind and show us the complete cross?The "Aufh?ngung" of the crown look a little bit strange to me. I've never seen this before.Are there any maker marks on the cross?Regards, Ren? Edited June 23, 2009 by sachsensammler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Hi Rene, as soon as I have it in hand, I'll post nice scans of both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 As an aside, I do understand that it does not conform with most of the pre-1920 pieces from Glaser or Scharffenberg. Clearly a later piece, but certainly not one of the usual copies. The quality (even visible on crappy seller scans) is way above that. I will be taking a hard look at it when it arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Dang... I mistakenly thought the pics in the award case were clearer pics of the same award...I'm no expert, but dang, that picture of yours sets off alarm bells in the back of my head.I have never before seen this order with this kind of suspension going into the crown.I have never before seen this order with the outlying clovers split like that.I just reread your original post... This was sold as a copy then? DUH! (to me!) :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 No, it was not sold as a copy. And until I have it in-hand.... I don't think it is either. We shall see what it is when it arrives. More to follow. Consider this an investigation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.And if it is indeed a genuine article, I hope you fill this thread with high quality pics. It'll definitely be a learning experience for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 OK, here's your pix. My thoughts: Bronze gilt, made post 1945. Hot enamel work inconsistent with any German (or Austrian) manufacturing pre-1945 that I have ever handled. Made when.... not sure, but I lean towards later much. Note the center portrait looks wonderful until you get very, very close.... then it almost looks like a transfer! Yes, I have returned it for a refund despite the very high quality.... just not high enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Portrait: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Rats, too bad about that one. Funnily enough, I thought there was something odd about the portrait as well, and the lack of apparent age to the piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Newman Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The shape of the crown is off, as well. That's why I passed on this one when I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 My twin believes the crown to be of Frainch design. perhaps this was a knock-off made in France or the UK. original seller purchased it in 1999 in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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