Tony Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hello,This is my first WS EKI which arrived today, I'm well chuffed with it (and the price) so thought I'd show it off here.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Here's the reverse and a battered case I bought a couple of days ago to put it in. I wasn't too pleased with the case but am warming to it.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Nice...nice.... how much !!!!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 from the pix, tony, youve got a very1914 EK!i look at the core as one of the keys to condition,and this core is very nice. also, that appears to bea good case, although maybe it's the liningyou're not happy with.i think you did very nicely!joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Chris, It set me back a whole 100 Euros.Joe,Thanks, the cross is fast becoming my favourite although I'd swap it for your one with the picture on the reverse. The case has had a few knocks that should really be expected but, the piece at the back that's used as the hinge was missing and a normal piece of black tape was in its place. At least I didn't pay the (in my opinion) over the top going rate for it.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Chris, It set me back a whole 100 Euros.Joe,Thanks, the cross is fast becoming my favourite although I'd swap it for your one with the picture on the reverse. The case has had a few knocks that should really be expected but, the piece at the back that's used as the hinge was missing and a normal piece of black tape was in its place. At least I didn't pay the (in my opinion) over the top going rate for it.TonyTony,Not only is that a very nice cross, but you also paid a lot less than the going rate for it.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 i'm afraid you'll have to settle for deal of 2005,as we're only hours from 2006.....the first 1914 EK 1 i bought years back wasa whopping $90, cased, and in good condition.i've seen on some sites less quality for $350and more. you did very well. i'd pay 100Eany day of the week.nice addition!joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn R Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Lovely piece, always made sweeter when you get them for a song. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 That is a beautiful cross you have there. I love them with that 90 year old black patina, please don't ever clean it. My first EK1 was a 1914 WS. It is well worn with the beading on the bottom arm worn smooth from rubbing a steel wound badge and the core is now a brown patina. I paid 60 dollars for it back in the early 80's (you got a better deal) and will never sell it, as it is one of my favorites. Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 That's a great cross ... beautiful Patina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hunter Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Great cross. Great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 That is a beautiful cross you have there. I love them with that 90 year old black patina, please don't ever clean it. Dan MurphyDan,I belong to the 'don't clean medals' school so no worries there. Thanks for all your positive comments, sort of makes me more chuffed than I was before.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Very nice cross and a great deal as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) Double entry sorry. Edited January 2, 2006 by Daniel Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 sort of makes me more chuffed than I was beforeCan I assume that is a good thing? Or do you need some powder? Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Hi Tony,Nice example with great patina! Fair price too. Are you going to look for the WS variants as well?Dan, chuffed is good. CHAFED is bad, and cream is beter than powder, unless you're changing nappies!RegardsMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Tony,Nice example with great patina! Fair price too. Are you going to look for the WS variants as well?Dan, chuffed is good. CHAFED is bad, and cream is beter than powder, unless you're changing nappies!RegardsMikeHello Mike,Variants? There's the letter M stamped on the underside the pin next to the hinge, anyone know what that means?Dave has bought himself one too which has a K. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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