Ek2 identification

[Bert V]

Who can help with the identification of this EK2?
Thanks Bert

[sanya13]

HI
IMO a W&L type

[Bert V]

thanks a lot Sanya.
best regards Bert

[Douglas 5]

Really nice !
Lacquered early W&L frames you do not find that often . Looks like a steel core ?
I have the matching EK1 to yours . To protect the silver plated frame from tarnishing - it was coated with lacquer .
Usually over time the lacquer comes off .

Douglas
Early W&L EK1.jpg

[Bert V]

Thanks Douglas.

[Bert V]

Really nice !
Lacquered early W&L frames you do not find that often . Looks like a steel core ?
I have the matching EK1 to yours . To protect the silver plated frame from tarnishing - it was coated with lacquer .
Usually over time the lacquer comes off .

Douglas
Early W&L EK1.jpg

The core is magnetic.
So steel.

Bert

[Douglas 5]

Thanks :
That EK1 of mine has a plated copper core .

Douglas