1895 EK Oak Leaves

[Blitz]

Your expert opinion would be very much appreciated.

[Blitz]

Reverse.

[Bill M]

-- I have mentioned before my general unwillingness to commit on these, as there are many types, but I don't really like this one at all, Antti.
--First of all it seems very shallow. What I mean to say is that there is a seeming lack of definition between the oaks themselves. I think the middle leaf should be a little more pronounced or 'raised'. The oaks themselves also point straight upward where we usually see them splayed in more of a 'Y' pattern; this is strange to my eye at least.
--Furthermore, there doesn't seem to be too much of an edge to it, usually you see a thick bevelled edge that is smooth in texture, not 'pebbled' all the way down.
--Overall, a very flimsy looking item.
--Lastly, for now, the prongs are just too cleanly attached as it appears in the photo.

[Biro]

Agreed - can't find a match in my collection of reference books, and I think Bill hit the nail on the head when he said there is a distinct lack of a 'Y' shape to the oaks - they just don't seem wide enough, OR 'deep' enough

I think you'll probably find a better example, Antti....

Marshall

[Blitz]

Thanks guys, any more opinions?

[Eric Stahlhut]

Antti,


What size are those oaks? Is that a ribbon bar mini?

[Blitz]

It's a regular size one, Eric.