Cased EK1

[Stepdale]

This is the last Imperial EK1 I've found in the recently deceased collector's estate. I would like to get your opinions on the case and cross. The heavily vaulted, unmarked cross doesn't quite fit snugly in the base. The base was already partially removed so I took a picture of the underside without removing it from the part still attached.
Thank you,
Dale

[Stepdale]

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[Rich G]

Both are original but not a match.

I think the case is early but I am not sure the inlet (with the blue velvet) is original to it. Never had one of these cases so I cant compare.

The Cross I believe to be from the 20s/30s and made by Deumer. Please correct me if wrong.

Rich

[streptile]

I agree with Rich. The EK1 is a Deumer. With this pin setup in my opinion it could be as early as wartime or as late as the 1920s. The case is a good private purchase and all the cases of this type I've had have had this blue insert.

[Stepdale]

Thank you both for the help. Another one to go in the estate's original box.
Dale

[Rich G]

Hi Trevor, I wasn't questioning the colour of the inlet, rather the construction. I take it the construction is fine?

[wayne gosley]

Hi Trevor,
Just a question, I believed that type of case to a issue case, not private purchase, would be so kind to enlighten me on your thoughts please.
Cheers
Wayne