Godet 1870 EK2

[Doug See]

Here's something new; a G marked 1870 EK2. Has all the attributes of a Godet. I've not seen to many 1870 EK2 with ring markings, but we learn something every day. Same seller has an 1813 EK1 "1830's issue" which I do NOT like. It looks too much like the two 1813 EK1 copies shown earlier on this forum. Any comments?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ndexURL=0&rd=1

[Bill M]

--Yeah, Doug. I just posted the EK1 on another thread before I saw here that you'd been there.
--I am suspicious of 1870 2's with ring stamps, but I'll go along and say that this one is an exception to me. I can see prestigious Godet throwing a little 'G' in there to let people know that it's theirs. BTW, what other stamps have you seen?

[Doug See]

Bill,
The only other ring stamp I've seen is on an 1870 I own. It's stamped KO. The core is very high relief, deep oval crown opening, etc. typical of 1870's. Most folks seem to believe KO only existed after 1914, but mine is a high quality piece that would rate right up there with any 1870 as far as quality and detail goes. I guess the mint could have been making 1870's after 1914 (veterans would be in their 60's by then).

[Bill M]

--I agree, they almost certainly would have made them after 1914. As you say, the vet's would still have been around to have them.

[Doug See]

After receiving better photos of the EK1 on eBay form the seller, I like it more than I did at first. The loops are a heavier gauge than Bill or my 1813's, which is a positive sign. There does appear to be some handwork to the frame. This effect could be faked, but this may be a good one. Hard to tell until one holds it in one's hand.