Latest 1870 EK2

[Eric Stahlhut]

Here's an item I'm submitting for discussion:

[Eric Stahlhut]

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[Eric Stahlhut]

rev

[Eric Stahlhut]

seam on frames

[Eric Stahlhut]

Btw, measurements are the same as the example shown on page 94 of 'The Iron Time'.

[Brian S]

Notice some similarity here?

[Brian S]

You're not showing it all, was the top ring attachment broken off?

[Biro]

Notice some similarity here?

Eric...

I knew Brian would like this one.. , and for what it's worth, me too. A lot.

Everything is right for me on this........and this type is identical to one in the Max Aurich collection, which I personally live by.

Well Done!

What's that white 'gunk' on the reverse?

Marshall

[Eric Stahlhut]

You're not showing it all, was the top ring attachment broken off?

No, but it almost was! It actually gives us a better idea on how the rings were originally affixed.

[Eric Stahlhut]

Rev; I think this one will clean up nicely.

Marshall, the '7' on my example is different. It does not have a level upper edge. The white gunk-- I dunno. It seems to be some sort of dirt (I think).

[Brian S]

eh?

[Eric Stahlhut]

Brian,

It seems to me that there is some curvature, or a fillip/flourish to the upper arm of the seven.

[Brian S]

The back's a little more difficult to see.

[Brian S]

I kind of see what you see but I can't tell what is degradation under the finish.

[Eric Stahlhut]

hope this helps