Opinions on this "3" marked KVK1 ?

[bratwurstdimsum]

Hi there,

I'm a KVK1 virgin and need some opinions on this.

It came boxed with a repaired hinge (resoldered on)

Marked '3' on reverse, not the most striking impression which is why I'm asking for your help

Apologies for the shyte photos, they've been taken by my nokia n95 mobile phone.

[bratwurstdimsum]

rev

[bratwurstdimsum]

Closeup of mm.

[George Stimson]

From what I can see I think it's okay.

[Hank C.]

I second that...looks like a decent example!

best
Hank

[bratwurstdimsum]

This kvk1 comes with a maker marked Klein & Quenzar on the flocking.

I've been offered these for USD$200, is that a good buy? Repaired catch not withstanding? The obverse is stunning, the pix don't do it justice. Do you reckon its a tombac?

[Robert P.]

[quote=bratwurstdimsum;3172215]This kvk1 comes with a maker marked Klein & Quenzar on the flocking.

I've been offered these for USD$200, is that a good buy? Repaired catch not withstanding? The obverse is stunning, the pix don't do it justice. Do you reckon its a tombac?[/quote]

I believe your example is zinc. The '?' catch reenforced by the circular base plate is typical to the zinc badges by Deumer. Here is a tombak version to compare with. Notice how the catch is secured directly to the badge without the use of the round plate.

[Robert P.]

To go even further, some zinc Deumers had the '?' catch set in a recess and soldered, like the top left example. The round reenforcement plate was omited. The top right and lower examples are of tombak examples, where the tombak catch was soldered directly to he tombak badge.

[bratwurstdimsum]

Many thanks robert for the stunning pics and all the rest for the info. I've put a deposit down today.

[Frank K]

It came boxed with a repaired hinge (resoldered on)

A lot of the mm3 zinkers have some sloppy factory soldering. It's a little hard to tell from the picture but maybe it started out like this?

Just a thought.


Nice presentation btw Robert

[bratwurstdimsum]

Got the cross today and am very happy with it, so here are some more pictures if that helps. Otherwise cheers 'ears.

[Robert P.]

It's a beauty! Congratulations.