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    #16
    Agree on the EK part Alex....super quality, the enamelling is excellent!!
    @Steven......is there any clue from the seller as to where this came from...did he know he was selling something unusual????
    -Nigel
    Last edited by Nigel N; 01-26-2019, 11:16 AM.
    sigpic 57ers...."The Devil Is In The Detail"

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      #17
      Glad to read all of the comments!

      I had thought at first that this would have been put together later, but the EK fits quite perfectly against the curve of the peice behind it that I would think would be difficult to fake (and there would be no way to bend an enameled piece).

      As to the "why", I still have no idea, and I agree that altering this would make it work less than a standard piece - unless maybe someone found a damaged DKis(?)

      Would better photos of any areas help anyone? These were taken with my phone but I can take some macro photos.

      Nigel, that was actually a though I had this morning! I will see if the seller has any more information..

      Thanks everyone,
      Steven

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        #18
        Hi Steven!!
        I think any closer photo's of the EK device would be great!!
        I don't think theres any chance this is an attempt by anyone to fool, its just too well made!!
        S&L have something of a history of making interesting and unusual pieces....
        They made several variants for the collectors market, and more for exhibition pieces...but they were later...70's/80's+, this is a much earlier, much better quality piece....I think that's whats so interesting about it!!!
        -Nigel
        PS....told you it would make for a good discussion!!!
        sigpic 57ers...."The Devil Is In The Detail"

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          #19
          Yes, great discussion Nigel!!

          I contacted the seller earlier today - have not heard back yet.

          Here are a few shots of the EK device and a close up of the hinge block....
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            #20
            Thanks for close-ups Steven
            When you look at the EK, it looks like its always been there...no sign of anything else. and as Alex said, the silver finish looks a perfect match to all the other silver parts!!
            So I would also agree, that it looks more like a factory finished piece!!!!!
            No idea why it would be done.....but a really great piece whatever the story behind it!!!
            -Nigel
            sigpic 57ers...."The Devil Is In The Detail"

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              #21
              Heard from the seller, he didn't know much and had apparently purchased it early last year (hadn't had it long).

              He did say: "According to seller this cross is from the collection of the Grand Chancellor His Excellency Lorenzo Michel De Valitch Titular Archbishop of Ephesus"

              I think I have located the person who he bought it from and I am checking to see if they have more information..


              Steven

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