KVK1 with maker mark "L/18" ;-)

[5tefan]

Hello ;-)

I have found a very nice KVK1 from L/18 B.H. Mayer's.

What is your opinion?

[Frank K]

To be honest I'm not sure.

In GW's KVK book there's a L/18 zinker with block hinge and broad flat square catch. Between my own files I've found the one below, thanks DN, which to me looks representive for the type with the round hinge.

The square plate under the hinge, hinge, mm and catch looks identical but pin and square plate under catch dont.

There is one more identical feature and that is the off center lower bands in the wreath which are present on both crosses as far as I can see. I'm not sure however how much to put into this, so......?

[5tefan]

Sorry but the core material is not Zink!
I'm 100% sure !!! Maybe the weight will show it !!!

Weight = 17,94 g

[Frank K]

Sorry but the core material is not Zink!

I'm sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I'm trying to say that the L/18 example, that Gordon Williamson shows in his book, is a zink cross with a different setup so that is not of much use here.

I've then posted the example from DN, probably buntmetall, which I believe is a good representative of the round hinge L/18's in my files and have tried to point out what is good and bad imo.

I'm 100% sure !!! Maybe the weight will show it !!!

Weight = 17,94 g

You're 100% sure - fine with me. I've just tried to give you my opinion as asked for. I believe Robert Pierce have one, maybe he can help with the weight.

[wvdparis2]

hi,


Difficult to see material from the pics tomback or hi quality zinc ?

some measurements :
my Zinc are 18 to 22 g and my Tombak 18 to 26g (from different makers).

my L/18 Zink is 21/22 g

Michael

[Hans N]

Typical zinc bubbling and plates for the hardware is also a typical sign for a zincer. On bunt the hardware would be soldered directly on to the cross.

[5tefan]

Typical zinc bubbling and plates for the hardware is also a typical sign for a zincer. On bunt the hardware would be soldered directly on to the cross.

Are there any Buntmetall KVK1 for showing???

[Hans N]

Compare the cross it self and the hardware on your cross, the only thing that really is bunt on your is the hardware. One don´t need to see a bunt cross to see that.

[van59]

KVK1 bunt

Are there any Buntmetall KVK1 for showing???

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I believe my KVK1 is buntmetal and not zinc based. The hardware is attached directly to the medal. Unfortunately, the flat clasp has been compressed to where the pin can't readily be removed.
Hope this helps.
van

[van59]

KVK1 bunt

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[Hans N]

Hello Van,

i agree that your´s is a bunt cross. Nice one.