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    Pokal w/lacquer

    Gents,

    Submitted for your consideration a Luftwaffe Pokal with close to 90% of the remaining 'factory' lacquer!

    I have collected and studied Pokals for over 20 years and this is the first I have seen with protective lacquer. Source documentation has yet to be discovered which proves that Pokals were indeed lacquered as part of the manufacturing process.

    However, I can only surmise that lacquering was only applied to the ALPAKA versions and not to the earlier 'silver' cup versions.

    If we apply the same logic the dagger barons use in pricing 'lacquered' 1st Model Luftwaffe daggers and swords, the price of a lacquered Pokal would be double that of a Pokal exhibiting no remaining lacquer!

    The 'bowl' on the Pokal in the following pictures appears polished but, it is not. What you are seeing is the lacquer reflecting off the light of the camera. I have tried to show the contrast using the eagles as some laquer has been worn-off exposing the patinated silver.

    Lastly, the Pokal was awarded to Adolf Bobsien, Unteroffizier in STUKA Geschwader 77 and German Cross in Gold recipient.

    MIKE
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    Eagles,

    In this picture you can clearly see the contrast between the exposed patinated silver and the lacquered silver.


    MIKE
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      #3
      Stem

      In this picture of the stem, you can clearly see the 'white bands' of lacquer along the presentation band and the top band too include touches of lacquer remaining on the O/L.


      MIKE
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        Inside

        The most fascinating part of the Pokal, the inside of the cup is almost 100% lacquered. You can clearly see the two scratches in the lacquer at the bottom of the cup on the left side exposing the patinated silver.

        MIKE
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          Reverse

          Reverse

          MIKE
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            Pokal Heaven

            Pokal Heaven

            MIKE
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              #7
              Hi Michael, interesting post, and a super display! I'd love to see that imperial pokal in more photos, please!

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                #8
                Beautiful Ehrenpokal. As usual fantastic item. The bunch of mint clasps is amazing.

                Pierre

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                  #9
                  If I ever manage to be close to HD I want a guided tour through your little museum...

                  Just awesome.




                  Regards,


                  Daniel

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                    Gents,

                    Thanks for your kind comments.

                    Is there anyone out there with a Pokal retaining most of it's lacquer?

                    Thanks,

                    MIKE

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                      #11
                      Mike,

                      Beautiful goblet. I recall seeing this goblet which retains most of its lacquer on CG's site.

                      http://www.craiggottlieb.com/data/in...n+Cross+Winner

                      Gary B
                      Last edited by Gary B; 08-16-2009, 09:21 AM.
                      ANA LM #1201868, OMSA LM #60, OVMS LM #8348

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                        #12
                        Stunning piece Michael.....as most of your items!

                        Martin

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                          #13
                          Thanks

                          Gents,

                          Thanks to all,


                          MIKE

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                            Hello Mike,




                            there is a lacquered piece at the Weitze site in todays update.



                            Regards,


                            Daniel

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                              Originally posted by Nordmark View Post
                              Hello Mike,




                              there is a lacquered piece at the Weitze site in todays update.



                              Regards,


                              Daniel
                              Daniel,

                              Thanks for your posting.

                              Helmut Weitze's descirption clearly indicates that this is a protective coating applied most likely after the war.

                              This clearly is not period applied lacquer.

                              MIKE

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