opinons please on thease two EK1 cases

[nigel2003]

which of these two ek1 cases is a early production.

[nigel2003]

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[nigel2003]

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the case on the left is a flat top,on the right is a curved.

[nigel2003]

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[Allan P.]

That's a difficult one.

I would say the domed case.

Allan

[MH184]

The domed case is a D&B manufactured case, and I do believe these have their origins that emanate from an early war period of this style. However, I'm also of the notion this was an extensively produced case in this manner of form and guise for an unknown duration that I can only speculate on.

We only really find the domed cased by D&B in this guise with the full pile and covered recess.....etc. So, regardless of my ''model'' in the evolution of cases, the reality could be very, very different; and no doubt is too.

As to the other ''flat'' case, it's very likely post production of the actual incipient D&B form in its entirety, but it could even coincide with the production run of the rather specific looking D&B case further down the length of time in its production. We just don't really know.

The flat case - and by the looks a KB 621 base - with this outer covering and the very shell and the inner materials, I would estimate a liberal earlier to mid scope. It's difficult without looking at the individual case shell/covering and tracing it's other transpirations.

So, if we look at it ''face value'' wise, then the D&B would be the earlier candidate, yes.


Kind regards,

Marcus

[nigel2003]

The domed case is a D&B manufactured case, and I do believe these have their origins that emanate from an early war period of this style. However, I'm also of the notion this was an extensively produced case in this manner of form and guise for an unknown duration that I can only speculate on.

We only really find the domed cased by D&B in this guise with the full pile and covered recess.....etc. So, regardless of my ''model'' in the evolution of cases, the reality could be very, very different; and no doubt is too.

As to the other ''flat'' case, it's very likely post production of the actual incipient D&B form in its entirety, but it could even coincide with the production run of the rather specific looking D&B case further down the length of time in its production. We just don't really know.

The flat case - and by the looks a KB 621 base - with this outer covering and the very shell and the inner materials, I would estimate a liberal earlier to mid scope. It's difficult without looking at the individual case shell/covering and tracing it's other transpirations.

So, if we look at it ''face value'' wise, then the D&B would be the earlier candidate, yes.


Kind regards,

Marcus

thanks for a very interesting reply,yes the domed case is a d&b the inner tray is also marked d&b see pic,as for the flat case i cant seem to remove the inner tray,and i dont realy want to force it,just in case i damage it.

[MH184]

thanks for a very interesting reply,yes the domed case is a d&b the inner tray is also marked d&b see pic,as for the flat case i cant seem to remove the inner tray,and i dont realy want to force it,just in case i damage it.

Don't even attempt it and besides it's not necessary, mate.


Kind regards,


Marcus

[nigel2003]

Don't even attempt it and besides it's not necessary, mate.


Kind regards,


Marcus