1813 EK1

[Stogieman]

Had a visit from The Traveling Circus, only photographed one EK, enjoy!

[Peter Cornwell]

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.      

[Stogieman]

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 

[Peter Cornwell]

That's good enough for me. Sweet item. Thanks again for sharing Stogieman.

[Stogieman]

You’re welcome!! He also had a prinzen 1813 EK2 but I forgot to photograph it!

[graham]

Stunning. Rare to get an intact core and just four loops as well. You do not see that every day!!

[Graf]

Similar example will be sold on the next Kuenker Auction in November

[Peter Cornwell]

Along with no less than five 1813 EKIIs? Hmnn. Thanks for the 'heads-up'.

[Stogieman]

That’s a lot of 1813 crosses to hit the market all at once!!

[Graf]

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

[Peter Cornwell]

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? 

[Stefan]

Künker has withdrawn a couple of EKs now.

 

They've also made videos to some awards in the higher price range.

 

/Stefan