!870 EK2 and others

[klr]

Hello I usually stick with TR but I am buying a collection that includes a lot of Imperial. Thanks for any opinions. Kirby

[klr]

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[klr]

I don't see any markings on the 1870.

[klr]

reverse

[klr]

EkI

[klr]

The back is marked 800

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[klr]

What was this for? Blank on the front.

[klr]

reverse

[klr]

I can post additional photos or any close ups that are needed. Thanks

[Roglebk]

Hi Kirby, a very quick note. The 1813 (with blank front) seems to be a sanded down 1914. The 1870 is a 1895 Jubileé version, i think it's good.

[streptile]

Carl is right.

Your 1870 EK2 is a good Jubilee. The exact type is discussed at some length HERE. It's not the most desirable 1870 -- in fact probably the least. But it's authentic 1895 period.

Your 1813 EK2 is basically a fake: a real 1914 EK2 with the front sanded down.

The two other Imperials seem legit. The EK1 is a common but very nice original often stamped '800,' and the EK2 has an interesting-looking core.

But whatever you pay, pay for the three crosses only (not the "1813").

[Brian S]

Absolutely agreed the bottom right is simply a ground down.

Rest are all sort of OK.

[streptile]

Can we see the reverse of the 1914 EK2 please?

[klr]

Here's the back.