some 1870s for your approval

[gregM]

I am posting these crosses for (Todd) one of our new members. He would very much like your opinions on them. Please take a look and let him know what you think.
First up is a full size 1870 EK2 that is makermarked WS on the jump ring.

[gregM]

Here is a slightly larger close up of the crown and ring. Could this be a
"9th bead" cross that is maker marked?

[gregM]

next up are a pair of prinzens. The EK2 is 27mm X 27mm and weighs 7g.
The EK1 is 33mm x 33mm and weighs 10g.
---If any one is interested I can do some photoshoping and post bigger
individual pictures.

[gregM]

This is the backside of the EK1

[Don D.]

Let's see them Greg.

[gregM]

I tried to do a little better with the makers mark-- without much luck. Maybe will send me a picture of the back of the cross with the pin up.

[gregM]

I have already given my opinions on them but I know he would like to hear
from others.

Thanks,
Greg

[gregM]

Here is a slightly bigger picture of the EK2. The best I could do without losing too much detail.

[gregM]

The backside

[gregM]

The EK1

Todd, feel free to jump in here and add any comments or ask
any questions.

[nellyp51]

Just super IMO

[gregM]

One more of the makers mark--best I could do from the small picture.

[Westmark]

Just super IMO

So you think these may be originals? thanks for your input.

[Steve Campbell]

What's the price for an 1870 EK2 and where do you get one. I know theyre not cheap but what are we talking here?

[ottomaton]

At the last Hermann Historica auction there were 6 sold. One with a case went for 500€. Most of the lone EK's went in the range between 300€ & 350€, or about $380-$450.