1870 ic 2nd class

[GRAZ]

Hi All
I've been offered an 1870 IC 2nd class . It appears original being the right dimensions, magnetic core, etc. The only problem i have with it is, that the frame is silver or nickle plated brass rather than solid silver .
Should all 1870 IC's have silver frames, could a plated brass frame indicate a fake or a later made piece.
I've just started collecting iron crosses, and am a bit out of my comfort zone with this cross. Any info would be appreciated .

Cheers
Graham

[Yubari]

woth no pictures I am not sure what do you expect ?:-)

[GRAZ]

I was simply asking a question as to whether a contemporary 1870 IC should have a silver frame or not

[gregM]

Some 1870s made by AWS ( A.Werner & Sohn) had non silver frames.
You would be able to tell one made by AWS by the shape of the crown.

Here is one of mine---

[Alex W.]

Some 1870s made by AWS ( A.Werner & Sohn) had non silver frames.
You would be able to tell one made by AWS by the shape of the crown.

Here is one of mine---

Beautiful AWS cross !

I have a very similar AWS jubilee cross but on a non-combatants ribbon.

[Miro O]

Nice cross, Alex, with matching AWS oakleaves.

AWS, S&L and even A-type core can be seen with non-silver frames.
But some fakes can be seen with alloy frames as well.
So it is not the best criterium to tell good 1870 cross from bad one.

[GRAZ]

Thanks for the info everyone

Cheers
Graham

[e-maus]

In the case of the Jubilee Cross /the one we're discussing /, and not the original granted, is possible that the frame is of another metal than silver
Jacek