views on gold ccc

[chris clark]

i have been offered this ccc in gold at ******163;800. firstly i need to know if a good example and secondly if a good price ?? i do however have concerns on the pitting. look forward to replies

thankyou to les y for reducing the pics so i could post them

[chris clark]

another front pic

[chris clark]

rear. no back plate on this item either

[chris clark]

last pic i got from the seller.

[Bruce Simcox]

Hi Chris......

......because the gold seems to be inside of the pitting, my first impression is that it has been re-finished. Perhaps someone is upgrading a silver or bronze? Or, on the other hand, just a staight-away beat up gold that has been refinished.

[Frank Heukemes]

Hi Chris,

In my opinion not a desirable CCC, if you are looking for a gold grade. For me, definitely a modern finish.

[chris clark]

thats what i noticed but wasnt 100% sure on how deep the gold went on this maker. one of the larger pits does show grey and no gold but on the granade the pits look all gold

[chris clark]

thanks frank and bruce. it was what i thought it may be but great to get it confirmed. hope all well

[werewolf07]

Can you post close up pics of the the eagle?

[kray]

it looks indeed a zink one with zinkrot, however it is refinished after a zinkrottreatment?
or am I wrong?

[Robin Lumsden]

I agree.....possibly ground-dug and repainted.

Probably started life as a bronze clasp.

[chris clark]

these are the only pics i got im afraid. the seller now agrees that it has been touched up and i have withdrawn from any possible purchase.

many thanks to all

[Robin Lumsden]

.......I have withdrawn from any possible purchase.

Congratulations on a wise decision........

[Patrick W]

I have never seen an original gold ccc with that type of copper-gold coloured finish. The originals had a bright fire gold type wash and I sure wouldn't touch any 'gold' ccc that had the back plate missing.