Pair Round 3 - Different Makers??

[CMSgt]

I was looking at my Round 3 EKII and noticed that they were different both in size and dates.

This one in the year 1813 the 8 and 3 are setting lower than the rest of the numbers.

Weight: 23g<O</O
Ring: 14mm<O</O
Size: 44mm X 44.5mm<O</O
Frame thickness: 4.5mm<O</O
Ribs: 30 per side<O</O
<O</O

[CMSgt]

Round 3

In the second one the 9 has been shaved so that it would fit in the frame.

Weight: 23g<O</O
Ring: 15 mm<O</O
Size: 44.5 mm X 44.5 mm<O</O
Frame thickness: 5 mm<O</O
Ribs: 30 per side

Does anyone know who made these? Appreciate any help given. Thanks

Jim

[grueni1208]

At the moment I know 5 different versions of the rounded 3's.
But I know only 1 maker of these and that's Deschler.

Regards

Grueni

[baldy1939]

Grueni , of the 5 versions that you know of were they all magnetic cores ?

[CMSgt]

Type

Grueni

Do you have pictures of the other three types?

Thanks

Jim

[grueni1208]

Grueni

Do you have pictures of the other three types?

Thanks

Jim

Schinkel B design with rounded 3

[grueni1208]

Rounded 3 version with swas on base

[grueni1208]

Rounded 3 by Deschler

It's the same frame like the standard EK II's by Deschler.

[grueni1208]

Grueni , of the 5 versions that you know of were they all magnetic cores ?

All 5 versions are with magnetic core.

Regards

Grueni

[ben bijker]

Grueni,
why do you think Deschler made the other round 3 ek 's as well??

I have a large number of Deschler crosses, mm'ed 1 , L/10, unmarked, round 3 (ek1 and 2) and they all have the same frame.
Why use an entirely different frame just for these pieces?
Why use 3 different cores for a small series of round 3 crosses?

I know the big hole is considered a Descler trade-mark, but to call of of these crosses Deschlers based on that hole.....

So please explain your statement, I am always willing to learn.
Best regards,
Ben

[grueni1208]

Grueni,
why do you think Deschler made the other round 3 ek 's as well??

At the moment I know 5 different versions of the rounded 3's.
But I know only 1 maker of these and that's Deschler.

From 5 "rounded 3" versions I know only one maker.
The other 4 versions are unknown (for me)

Regards

Grueni

[ben bijker]

well, I guess I misinterpreted your remarks.

I thought you were repeating what you wrote a while back, that you were convinced Deschler made the other as well, based on the big hole in the hump.

Regards,
Ben

[CMSgt]

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Grueni

Thank you for the pictures, now I know what the other ones look like.

Jim