Dkig opinions needed

[novara]

Hello Gents,

Opinions?

[novara]

Hello Gents,

Opinions?

[Matthieu]

More modern version - you can tell by the different style wreath, hardware and the angled finish of the back starburst.

[novara]

Thanks. Modern means a remake (fake) or accepted maker?

[Schickle93]

It's an accepted version which was made by Steinauer und Lück. I would guess it was produced in the late 70s. Certainly nice if you collect variants of DKiG's and if the price is right...

Best regards

Nils

[Nigel N]

Certainly an S&L piece, when it was made is a good question, do we know when they changed the wreath style, the hardware is a bit of a mix from late 60's to 70 ish, 2nd style pin, open hingeblock and thick catch!
So either the DK is a transitional piece from the dates I mentioned, or they have used an earlier pin, on a later cross!
This is why its important to date the wreath change time period!!
Either way its a good one IMO!!
-Nigel

[novara]

Hello Nigel,

Thanks, it was a lucky catch.

Andrew