Godet ??

[SCOTT G]

Hello all,
Am I correct that this is a Godet?? EK2, only have one humble example in my collection to compare to. Would appreciate your opinions before I add this one.
The inner corners seem right, but the angle on the lower arm frame edge of the reverse KO .Awaiting photo of the makers mark as the seller thinks it to be a "6"
Thank you all in advance.
Scott

[EK Hunter]

Looks like one to me, Scott. And what the seller refers to as a "6" is probably a "G" maker mark. Let's see what others think.

Best,

Alex

[SCOTT G]

Thanks for the reply Alex
Seller has provided a photo of the makers mark (how they could have mistaken it for a "6" when it is one of the clearest "G"s I have seen).

[Valter Gorenc]

The concave oakleaves are characteristic for Godet, if I'm right. And there are no number-marked imperial EKs according to our database (except 800 and 925), only letters and symbols?

[VonPeter]

The concave oakleaves are characteristic for Godet, if I'm right.

Interesting, I didnt know that. Can someone confirm if Godet were the only one having concave leaves please.

/peter

[Emanuel]

The concave oakleaves are characteristic for Godet, if I'm right. And there are no number-marked imperial EKs according to our database (except 800 and 925), only letters and symbols?

+1.
That's true

That's not a KO for sure, I have one and it doesn't look like this Scott.

Feel free to proceed with the cross.

[SCOTT G]

Thanks to you all for your feedback,
As I am now getting close the magic 100 "1914 EK2's" This is going to make a nice addition to the collection and another reference piece to aid in the understanding of these beautiful cross's.

[SCOTT G]

Interesting, I didnt know that. Can someone confirm if Godet were the only one having concave leaves please.

/peter

Peter, it could be that they made this style core but I myself have a clearly marked "R" cross with the same concave leaves and straight stem.

[Valter Gorenc]

Interesting comparison! I've learned (on this forum, where else?) that concave oakleaves are tipical for Godet, but it's no wonder some other makers used that design too. Comparing Scott's G and R crosses, you can see Godet's reverse is more "squeezed" - there's little or no space between numbers, F and W letters and oakleaves, comparing to R cross. The later has wider and different shaped left and right leaves.

[streptile]

A few makers used this same core including Godet, Meybauer, R, and others.

[Gew44]

I agree with others, IMO is a Godet marked "G" on ring but this mark sometimes appear similar to "6".

Here mine for comparison expecially for mm.

Nice cross, congrats.

[Gew44]

back side.

I apologize for pics, "feet made"

[Gew44]

Here the mm not clear to recognize.

Hope this help you.

Regards

[SCOTT G]

Thanks Max for your photos

Here's that photo of the makers mark for the cross that started the thread, as you can see a very clear "G" from a clean strike.
Would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, it has created some great discussion and brought forth some interesting information.

Still awaiting contact from seller to close the deal, but as long as the price is realistic then yes this fine cross is going to take up a new home in my collection.