Unmarked near mint EK1 for review

[Sal Williams]

and my initial impression was that I didn't like it . Frank yours doesnt seem to have the same cross hatching pattern in the inside corners of the beading or am I seeing things?
Best, Sal

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Sal,

I think you are seeing things, the crosshatching looks exactly the same to me.

[Sal Williams]

Hi Frank,
Maybe it's the lighting on Roberts pic. Robert is your core loose? Frank on yours the date is much more centered, Roberts is way to the left.
Best, Sal

P.S. Robert, don't worry about your EK, I'm just a novice trying to learn so my opinion is not likely to be the correct one at all

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Sal,

Yes, differences you might see are due to lighting, not real differences.

Even if the core is NOT loose it might have been shifted a bit before assembly and is firmly stuck that way. Not something that should cause concern.

[Sal Williams]

Thanks Frank,
That clears it up for me
Best, Sal

[Sal Williams]

Antti, you should have taken my bet

[Robert P.]

Thanks, you guys. The owner is one happy camper knowing it's a good piece. Beautiful cross! Wish it was mine.

Thanks again.
Robert

[Brian Dentino]

Thanks to all!!!!

Thanks a million guys! Especially you, Robert. It was very nice of you to help a friend out like this. I am just waiting for my membership to this forum come through so that I can post my own items! I really appreciate all the help and comments on my EK1 though.

Respectfully,
Brian Dentino

[Robert P.]

It's a pleasure, Brian.

Welcome to the forum.

Robert