Opinions on DKiG Case

[Nigel N]

Hi Guys!
Have a look at this DK case and let me know what you think...
For sale by a reputable dealer as a 57er, it looks quite old, well made, double hinge etc.
But....it has a gold stripe around the outside of the lid......
When I first started out collecting 57ers, I was always told "no 57 DK case has a silver or gold stripe"!!
Is that still the current thinking...or have attitudes changed on this???
Not thinking of buying, just curious to hear others views.......
-Nigel
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[Nigel N]

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[bytown]

No expert but it looks good too me.

Has the bevelled edges like the early RK Cases.

I had always thought that the 57 cases did not have a gold or silver line around them also.

Mathijs will know for sure.

Wayne

[Julleuchter]

couldn´t it be a wartime one?

[Matthieu]

No expert but it looks good too me.
Mathijs will know for sure.

Actually I was puzzled as well ... I had a similar one with the domed bottom.
But that one had a paper hinge and indeed to gold lining across the top.

Am following this one on eBay, its on my "to buy" list ...

Wartime ... could be, but I have not knowledge on wartime cases.
If postwar ... then its damn well made and somebody might get screwed.

Still, till a certain amount, I'm willing to bid along ....

Mathijs

[Nigel N]

Cant claim to be any kind of expert on wartime cases, but I don't recall seeing a wartimer with double hinge??
Anyone know if wartimers had the double hinge as well as one longer single hinge...or is that feature unique to postwar??
I would like to have a look under the tray, if it comes out easily!!!
-Nigel

[Nigel N]

I see the case sold for 213 Euro's!!
Following a little research and discussion, I have come to the conclusion that this, and similar cases that, apart from the gold or silver stripe are the same as 57er DK cases, are for the postwar made S&L DK's with Swastika.
Well, that's the theory anyway!!!
-Nigel

[Alex W.]

These are also available flat without the domed bottom part. I‘m used to seeing them, as some of my S&L made DK‘s (postwar swastika form) came in this type of case.
Seems like there is something correct about your theory, Nigel.

Regards,
Alex