Cushion EK?

[blake]

I picked this EK up several years ago and I have been curious about it since day one. I noticed Eric had one similar and he advised me to post the pics. I am trying to determine the time-frame for production and the style name. I was told it is called a "cushion" EK because that is what the pattern on the reverse looks like. Thanks for any info.

[Rick Research]

Thanks for posting such sharp, clear scans. Photos like this are indeed worth 1,000 words.

This is a very odd style and I have seen very few "pillow" or "cushion" crosses--and none with the highly ornate but completely anonymous maker mark on this one.

Makes you wonder why any company went to so much trouble to have a completely unreadable design!

[eric]

This style of EK1 came in many formats--flat and vaulted, screwback, wide and thin pins,and in all grades of silver as well as plated brass. Here's a heavily vaulted version with a wide pin.
The pin has a period repair to the hinge area. Cross is not hallmarked.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...077&p=53353468
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...077&p=53353693

[ 25 August 2001: Message edited by: eric ]