Obergefreiter Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 What is the verdict on this 1870 EK I, and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obergefreiter Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 No on has any thoughts or opinions on this cross? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 No on has any thoughts or opinions on this cross? Ken calls this one a "private-purchase" and that is very likely as it is not the typical construction found on period 1870 crosses. (see other examples for sale by other dealers) As a private-purchase cross we don't know "when" it was made. Either way, as a unknown construction type, or as later period private-purchase it is considered less desirable by collectors (IMO) Unless it can be obtained at a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obergefreiter Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Ken calls this one a "private-purchase" and that is very likely as it is not the typical construction found on period 1870 crosses. (see other examples for sale by other dealers) As a private-purchase cross we don't know "when" it was made. Either way, as a unknown construction type, or as later period private-purchase it is considered less desirable by collectors (IMO) Unless it can be obtained at a great price. That was one of my questions, inasmuch as it doesn't look like others I've seen from that time. I thought it might have been a remake from around WW1. He has it priced at $1,925:00, which is almost half of what I've seen them go for lately. Edited February 4, 2011 by Obergefreiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gew44 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 IMHO don't like the cross for 4 point. 1) - the scarce sharp of details, see the crown.!!! 2) - number 8 not correct form 3) the crosses of 1870 are no painted 4) Hinge, catch and pin not correct. Maybe a 1870 awarded on early '900, but not awarded on 1870's, I remember until last of 1914 the IC of 1st and 2nd class was cast made and we found a cross with a cracked core. (same the cross swhowned). I repeat it's only my though but for this price I go away !! Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'd wait as well for another one, while I cannot prove it is not period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe campbell Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 just on general principle, $1925 is WAY more than i'd spend on this.... yes, it may be a private purchase, but it would truly be a "low end" private purchase... to me, it has the curb appeal of an AMC Pacer. the hinge/catch doesn't bother me anywhere near as much as the paint job... joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obergefreiter Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks for your comments, Gents. To be perfectly honest about it I have a terrible eye for detail on things like this, but the hinge, pin & catch are what raised the red flag in my eyes. Mr. G. is just going to have to sell it to someone else. Thanks again. NGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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