New EK2 Fritz Zimmermann

[Robert P.]

Please forgive my butting in here. Douglas, this is the frame (Dave's 2nd cross) you identified months ago as being a F. Zimmermann rework. I originally sent one example back thinking it was a copy, later buying another after you gave it a on being reworked. The core has always intrigued me, not knowing who made it. Now, maybe with your help we'll get to the bottom of it.

Robert

BTW Dave, nice, very nice examples!

[Robert P.]

Here are my two, '6' to the L, and reworked frame unmarked '6' to the R...

Robert

[Robert P.]

..if it will help...

[Dave-B]

Here we go..

Original.

[Dave-B]

Rework..

[Steinar]

the date seems to thinner on the zimmermanns with a reworked frame?

[Robert P.]

Here's another reworked '6' with much nicer detailed features...look how sharp the corners are on this example...

Robert

[Robert P.]

and the dates, although the same design a much crisper strike...

[Robert P.]

the cross itself...

[Steinar]

thats a nice looking cross
These zimmermann's are really some cool crosses! Sharp! Heavy! Lovely And that FAT beading

[Robert P.]

I agree. I just can't get enough of them. I just sent one back; it was dip-cleaned. It looked like a chrome bumper. But, still, it was an original unmarked F. Zimmermann. Here's some more of my F. Zimm's...

Robert

[Robert P.]

and my last one...

[Steinar]

the zimmermanns with the reworked frame, are they always unmarked? or is it just a coincidence ?

Is that your 5th Fritz Z?

[Robert P.]

So far all I've seen are unmarked reworked crosses, yes.

This is my 4th keeper, 2 went back.

Robert

[Robert P.]

And I finally found a nice F. Zimm 1st class. The pins are polished like chrome. Marked in the middle of the pin...

Robert