Hi, I am thinking about purchasing this cross, but the "1813" on the cross looks a bit too low. So could you please give an opinion about it please thanks. PIC 1
Thanks,
Drew H
Thanks,
Drew H
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57 case
Looks like a tipicle late 57 case. I'm not too impressed with long ribbon paper clip.
Your doing everything right. Asking questions. AND YOUWILL LEARN BY MISTAKES. Happy collecting.
ed
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Hi,
Looks like a typical '80s or later S&L example with the (non-mag) core painted by a 5 yr old and the 800 stamped below the 1813. It's not a repro, more a collector's re-strike. The large "paper-clip" like ribbon loop is correct for these more recent examples imo.
Regards
Mike KRegards
Mike
Evaluate the item, not the story and not the seller's reputation!
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This is a modern version S+L 1957 RK of three part constuction and mon-magnetic core.
I have an identical one which I purchased from Detlev Niemann approx. 18 months ago with '925' stamped on the reverse 6 o'clock arm.
The ribbon loop is quite large when compared with my 1970's magnetic RK but is correct for this package.
A bit 'cheap' in manufacture, but there you go ...
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57
I have checked all my 57 and non of numbers are that low on reverse. Maybe a late late copy. I personally would not have one. Even the fakes are not that low. (On the ones I have seen and owned)
edComment
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Here is another example with the date set very low. It is a late production cross, with quality not as good as the earlier ones.
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I'm not so sure about the five year olds painting the cores of the RK's but I did hear that a few years ago some artists were teaching Thai elephants to paint.
I always wondered what happened to the elephants ...
Regards ...
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