Hi everyone,
I’ve acquired these pieces over the past several years but am fairly new to the forum and wanted to get everyone’s opinion. I tried my best to make sure they were legit when I bought them but the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. The two pieces I’m most suspect of (not that the others are a guarantee) are the spanges (more details below). Sorry if there are too many pictures / descriptions but I wanted to share as much detail as possible.
Any and all opinions are welcome – thanks for the time!
Mills
WWI Pieces:
EK 1 – no maker mark I can see; black core does wiggle within metal frame
EK 2 (with box) – ring is stamped 800; black core does wiggle within metal frame. To me the box looks good, only thing slightly suspect is that the hinge looks shiny. Rest of box looks properly aged. The back of box has something stamped on that I can’t make out.
WWII Pieces:
EK 1 (with box) – marked L59; black core does wiggle within metal frame
EK 2 - no maker mark; black core does wiggle within metal frame
Spanges:
EK 1 (with case) - I’ve always thought it was legit but I realize they are highly faked. The more I look at the box, I have some slight concern just b/c it looks to be in such mint condition. Back of the spange is stamped L21. Another thing I noticed is that the trapezoid on the box is concave while the trapezoid on the spange itself is straight. The area around the catch on the back is also shinier than the rest of the back…not sure if that is an area of concern or not. The person I bought from is extremely honest but they could have been fooled themselves.
EK2– I bought it cheap and knew it was a gamble
I’ve acquired these pieces over the past several years but am fairly new to the forum and wanted to get everyone’s opinion. I tried my best to make sure they were legit when I bought them but the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. The two pieces I’m most suspect of (not that the others are a guarantee) are the spanges (more details below). Sorry if there are too many pictures / descriptions but I wanted to share as much detail as possible.
Any and all opinions are welcome – thanks for the time!
Mills
WWI Pieces:
EK 1 – no maker mark I can see; black core does wiggle within metal frame
EK 2 (with box) – ring is stamped 800; black core does wiggle within metal frame. To me the box looks good, only thing slightly suspect is that the hinge looks shiny. Rest of box looks properly aged. The back of box has something stamped on that I can’t make out.
WWII Pieces:
EK 1 (with box) – marked L59; black core does wiggle within metal frame
EK 2 - no maker mark; black core does wiggle within metal frame
Spanges:
EK 1 (with case) - I’ve always thought it was legit but I realize they are highly faked. The more I look at the box, I have some slight concern just b/c it looks to be in such mint condition. Back of the spange is stamped L21. Another thing I noticed is that the trapezoid on the box is concave while the trapezoid on the spange itself is straight. The area around the catch on the back is also shinier than the rest of the back…not sure if that is an area of concern or not. The person I bought from is extremely honest but they could have been fooled themselves.
EK2– I bought it cheap and knew it was a gamble
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