S&L RK

[Craig Gottlieb]

I actually agree with Pieter regarding "pedigree" - it can never be proven. What I meant about pedigree was with respect to "benefit of the doubt" being accorded an item. The recent hands-on of this medal, in my opinion, makes it a no-brainer for anyone. I only wish I had Pieter's experience. I personally don't mind keeping this cross forever - it is currently hanging on another "wearing" ribbon on a mannequined uniform I own, and looks quite nice there

[Dave Kane]

Is it the photo angle?? The right side of the frame appears to be "wider" than the left!

Craig, any way to measure the flanges?

Dave

[Craig Gottlieb]

It's just the photo - I used side lighting, but one of my lamps was burned out. Please, guys - there is NOTHING wrong with this cross. Measuring the parts is pointless, unless you are just interested in general info on correct dimensions, in which case, someone with their calipers handy can measure one of theirs Besides, you would think that Steve Wolfe would have noticed such an irregularity would it have been an actual physical property of the cross, and not a mirage caused by the camera!

[George Stimson]

I'll admit that I'm still learning about RKs, but from what I can see this is a very nice looking S&L -- one of the better ones I've seen.

[Craig Gottlieb]

George - there is always more to learn about RKs. I have only owned about 6, but have studied many many original crosses. When the cross is one of the finer "stove-pipe" finish crosses, I don't have trouble identifying it as original or not. However, when it's a painted variety, I always ask for a 2nd or 3rd opinion before buying. Better safe than sorry! Thanks for the comments.

[Dave Kane]

Thanks Craig, that would explain it!

Dave

[Herr Register]

Come on Craig, give Tom some credit, all he did was ask about an item he saw and liked.His questions to the greybeards were innocent, and showed his interest in your item. The answers he recieved were not concrete enough for him to part with several grand. That's what this forum is about, learning.Futhermore, it is about the beginner gradually gaining knowledge and the ability to make decisions about those "high end "items.

[Brian S]

Craig, there are a lot of bad experiences throughout this forum with people taking something to a show and getting an apparent thumbs up by probably most of the experts mentioned above and others not mentioned. It's not a reliable measure in this game, especially for high end items. High end is anything over $100, most everything... So don't be alarmed it's the nature of THIS forum to analyze an RK down to its depths. Actually, I do see what Dave is seeing.

[Dave Kane]

Craig I understand with the new house and all that goes with it but have you had a moment to check the core (magnetic) yet!?

Also, I've never heard of "stove-pipe" in ref. to these....is it a reference to the finish application on the core?

Dave

[ChrisJ]

S&L

Craig I understand with the new house and all that goes with it but have you had a moment to check the core (magnetic) yet!?

Also, I've never heard of "stove-pipe" in ref. to these....is it a reference to the finish application on the core?

Dave

I will add my 10 cents to this one..... I would not hesitate to purchase this cross. Its a lovely example, and fairly priced. I purchased one in a similar condition a couple of years back for 8000 dollars, and woulnt part with it for the world.

[Tony Barto]

Craig, there are a lot of bad experiences throughout this forum with people taking something to a show and getting an apparent thumbs up by probably most of the experts mentioned above and others not mentioned. It's not a reliable measure in this game, especially for high end items. High end is anything over $100, most everything.

Agreed.

[Erich B.]

Rk

Just a quick note--I know Craig well, and have had the opportunity to examine this RK under a jeweler's loupe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it -- no indication or reason to think it is anything other than a pre45 piece.
Erich

[Dave Kane]

Erich...under the loupe were these visible?


Dave



Darn, I was hoping to show a larger image but computers continue to elude me!

Anyone else able to clarify that section and blow it up???

[Erich B.]

Rk

Dave,
I'm not sure what is in the photo you posted, but if you mean did it have the 6 o'clock flaw on the beading, it did not. It didn't have any beading flawing at all.
Erich

[Dave Kane]

Erich this is the lower portion of Craig's cross...it may not be clear in the very small image ( I'm useles with computers) but by golly with the right magnification it's there!

Dave