DKiG good or bad?

[brannow]

Hi All,

Can I get some opinions on this Cross in Gold?

Thanks in advance,

Bill Rannow
Mpls, MN

[Robert P.]

Not good.

[streptile]

Hi Bill,

I believe all models of Junckers, including the 5 rivet models, used a sculptured wreath. Someone will know for sure, but this one looks to me like a good copy of a pretty rare DK.

[DKig]

bad copy of C.E. Juncker! the date shield, the dentiform and the wreath!

[Dietrich Maerz]

I believe all models of Junckers, including the 5 rivet models, used a sculptured wreath. Someone will know for sure, but this one looks to me like a good copy of a pretty rare DK.

Juncker used two types of wreaths. The earlier one is quite rare. But you are right - both have a sculpted wreath (i.e. leaf tips sticking out). Only Zimmermann and Klein (obviously) used the smooth rimmed wreath.

[brannow]

Thanks guys I did a search and found examples of the sculpted leaves

[streptile]

Juncker used two types of wreaths. The earlier one is quite rare. But you are right - both have a sculpted wreath (i.e. leaf tips sticking out). Only Zimmermann and Klein (obviously) used the smooth rimmed wreath.

Thanks, Dietrich.

For a novice, this DK looks pretty convincing. Twenty years ago, who would've known?

[WEISNER]

Late to the party here but I also think the numbers in the date are a dead give away!
The 1's are horrific in appearance!
Kev

[Rich G]

Very nice as filler until you get the real thing.