EK2- opinions please!

[Valter Gorenc]

My secretary just brought me this unmarked EK2. It looks good to me, standard size, magnetic... but I'd like your opinion too. The only thing that bothers me is that the the rim halves (obverse and reverse part of the rim) are not equal on the side legs; the lower leg is perfect.

First, obverse:

[Valter Gorenc]

reverse... sorry for not the best pics, I used the scanner.

[Valter Gorenc]

right leg... as you can see, the reverse part of rim looks thinner than obverse. Is this a sign of fake or acceptable production mistake?

[Valter Gorenc]

bottom leg - a perfect seam just in the middle.

[Valter Gorenc]

finally, the left leg... Oh, don't bother the paper clipper I used to keep the cross in upright position

thanks again for any input! Do anyone maybe recognizes the maker?

[Adrian]

A good original EK by Fritz Zimmermann - '6'. No need to worry about the different thicknesses of the frame halves, perfectly acceptable.

[Valter Gorenc]

Adrian, thanks for the quick reply with good news! I hope others share the same opinion!
Regards, Valter

[Robert P.]

Fantastic patina on this cross. Very nice!

[Woolgar]

Can I throw in a quick question at this point.

I have an EK2 but two of the seams have come apart, so much so you can see the iron core. Can this happen to a real EK2 or is it a fake?

Many thanks and sorry for butting in on this thread

Nick

[Adrian]

Can I throw in a quick question at this point.

I have an EK2 but two of the seams have come apart, so much so you can see the iron core. Can this happen to a real EK2 or is it a fake?

Many thanks and sorry for butting in on this thread

Nick

Nothing to worry about Nick, it happens to originals over time and I would guess it could happen to fakes as well. You generally find the seams more often come apart on EKs made by manufacturers using the 'Gablonzer' method where the frame halves are pressed together as opposed to being soldered shut.

[baldy1939]

A great looking Fritz Zimmermann & one of my favourite EK2's , just luv that chunky beading

[Woolgar]

Nothing to worry about Nick, it happens to originals over time and I would guess it could happen to fakes as well. You generally find the seams more often come apart on EKs made by manufacturers using the 'Gablonzer' method where the frame halves are pressed together as opposed to being soldered shut.

Thanks Adrian, thats reassuring!

Nick

[Valter Gorenc]

Gentlemen,
thank you very much for your opinions!
Valter