EK1 Boxed/Cartoned

[bobcam1]

Any thoughts on the authenticity of this? It's been offered to me by a collector that I've not purchased from before, but who is recommended by a friend.

http://www.cameraops.com/EK1/EK1Cased_Boxed1.jpg

http://www.cameraops.com/EK1/EK1Cased_Boxed2.jpg

http://www.cameraops.com/EK1/EK1Cased_Boxed3.jpg

http://www.cameraops.com/EK1/EK1Cased_Boxed4.jpg

http://www.cameraops.com/EK1/EK1Cased_Boxed5.jpg

Thanks,
Bob.

[Robert P.]

Bob,

It looks to be an original unmarked pre-45 Souval EKI with good case. The outer cartonage looks good to me, but I am no expert on paper goods. It's odd that the seller would remove the upper portion of the case. Usually the bottom portion of the case is removed to see the maker's initials (DB, etc.).

Does the outer cartonage have a maker's name printed on it's side?

Robert

[Hank C.]

Bob,

...edit.... It's odd that the seller would remove the upper portion of the case. Usually the bottom portion of the case is removed to see the maker's initials (DB, etc.).

Does the outer cartonage have a maker's name printed on it's side?

Robert

It looks like a good cross and box to me too...if You don't take it, I sure will!

Robert, I have an EK1 where the top glue has just given up, and it falls out. That could be the case here.

best
Hank

[Robert P.]

It looks like a good cross and box to me too...if You don't take it, I sure will!

Robert, I have an EK1 where the top glue has just given up, and it falls out. That could be the case here.

best
Hank

Ya,

I was thinking the same thing too. Like many of my WWII US decoration sets - humidity or just plain poor horse glue.

Robert

[bobcam1]

[QUOTE=Hank Cummings;2054117]It looks like a good cross and box to me too...if You don't take it, I sure will!


Just bought it a few minutes ago, based on your opinions.....My thanks to the both of you (Robert and Hank) for sharing your expertise on this cross.....It's appreciated, and one of the main reasons I come here...

with regards,
Bob.

[Hank C.]

Congrats on the purchase bobcam. I loooOOOooove those cartons...wish I had the funds - and good luck - to find a few more for the collection.

best to ya
Hank