Stogieman Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Had a visit from The Traveling Circus, only photographed one EK, enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cornwell Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 That's interesting. An open-back 1813 EKI with Osen is the Holy Grail to most Imperial Cross collectors. The occasional example has surfaced in recent years - a little too often in my cynical opinion and they attract serious money, the last I recall being about three years ago for well over EU 10K. Was this being offered as the 'real deal' or a space saver? It's not the worst I've seen by a long shot. It looks well executed and with medal in hand I could well have been tempted. Thanks for sharing your images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 Good Morning. I had it in hand and the core, frame and loops appeared original and period to me. This example came out of an older collection years ago and I’m confident as to originality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cornwell Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 That's good enough for me. Sweet item. Thanks again for sharing Stogieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 You’re welcome!! He also had a prinzen 1813 EK2 but I forgot to photograph it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Stunning. Rare to get an intact core and just four loops as well. You do not see that every day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Similar example will be sold on the next Kuenker Auction in November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cornwell Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Along with no less than five 1813 EKIIs? Hmnn. Thanks for the 'heads-up'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 That’s a lot of 1813 crosses to hit the market all at once!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Stogieman said: That’s a lot of 1813 crosses to hit the market all at once!! That could ring alarm bell I might be wrong, however when few rare EKs hit the market at the same time I am always on guard We will see if more come for sale by other Dealers or Auction Houses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cornwell Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Yup, alarm bells ringing here for sure. Too many supposedly rare crosses all hitting the market at the same time is Brothers Grimm territory for me. One has even conveniently lost part of its frame so we are left in no doubt whatsoever that it has a stepped core. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Künker has withdrawn a couple of EKs now. They've also made videos to some awards in the higher price range. /Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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