I got this EK1, unmarked. The core is unfortunately broken, I think someone tried to bend it. I searched thru several posts, but can't find the maker. Any help appreciated!
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Honestly I'm a little bit sceptic...Comment
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It looks like an uncommon original. I think this may be one of the genuine slightly vaulted cast iron core examples. I have seen the core and the hardware before but I'm away from my collection so I can't say if I have one like this.
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Mike
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Gentlemen,
thank you for your comments! Max, can you please explain what concerns you see? I'd like to learn more about this piece.
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I'm with Mike here. Seems to be a cast, vaulted & painted core. Don't think someone tried to hand vault it, cracks comes from tensions in the cast Iron. Imo a period EKI.Comment
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Thank you Roglebk!
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I like it.
It shows lot of character.Comment
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Thanks Greg, I like the character and burden of the years it shows too!Comment
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Is there a circular mark anywhere on the reverse? I have one similar I think... Same hinge plate anyway. It's got a mark similar to the square punch maker except its a circle.Comment
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I didn't find any makers marks, but the catch is suppressed so I can't open the pin. I don't dare to use plyers or any other tool.
I'll look again when I come home.
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After careful examination - no markings.
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