1870 Godet EK2 --> Opinions please

[streptile]

I have been on the lookout for a "slender 7" 1870 Godet EK2 for some time now, and I've passed up a few examples for various reasons including price, condition, and quality of the strike. I like this one in every particular, and I'd like to hear your opinions on it before I consider buying it.

I am almost certain that it's a good one, but with a dangerous new presumed fake on the market, one can't be too careful before making a decision.



Thanking you in advance,

[RAO]

Hello Trevor,
there are very good copies from typ B (Godet) can you please give me a detailed picture of the back with the crown and FW show?

Best regards Mike

[streptile]

Hi Mike,

Thank you. By "copies" do you mean there are fakes?

I don't have any more photos, but I will ask the seller.

Thank you,

[CSForrester]

Surface of the core looks good to me. Is the frame under the small ring cut out and only one end of the ring soldered to the frame ? That would be a good sign.
Regards
Markus

[streptile]

Surface of the core looks good to me. Is the frame under the small ring cut out and only one end of the ring soldered to the frame ? That would be a good sign.
Regards
Markus

Markus,
I only see what you see, but I have requested new photos from the seller.
It does look like the jump ring is unattached on the reverse side, doesn't it?
Thanks,

[RAO]

Hi Mike,

Thank you. By "copies" do you mean there are fakes?

I don't have any more photos, but I will ask the seller.

Thank you,

Yes, I mean fakes from typ B, but here we wait of the new pics and than we can say what it is.

Regards Mike

[streptile]

Hi Mike and all,

Here are some new scans from the seller.

Looking forward to your opinions.

[RAO]

I think that cross is ok, but maybe it is painted.

Best regards, Mike

[ejwahl1]

Significant beading wear/abrasion on the reverse nine o'clock arm suggests that the cross was originally mounted on a medalbar. The new pictures do not show any convincing indication that the cross has been repainted.

Regards,

Ed

[gregM]

Significant beading wear/abrasion on the reverse nine o'clock arm suggests that the cross was originally mounted on a medalbar.

Great observation

[streptile]

Thank you for your opinions, they are very valuable to me.

Tony, Marshall, and Greg, may I ask you if you think I have any reason to hesitate with this one?

[Biro]

There dosen't appear to be any obvious red flag to me Trevor.. the core has the correct rough texture from the sand casting and the frame wear looks honest.

Even the ribbon looks good.

I would be happy with it.

Marshall

[gregM]

I agree with all of the above.

[streptile]

Thanks for the opinions, Greg and Marshall.

I will try to add this one to my treasure chest and post more photos when I've got it.

Really looking forward to having one of these, I must say.

Best,