Ek ii

[Simon2]

My first EK, appears unmarked, would appreciate any thoughts and comments on how to describe it's condition.
First post got lost, will see if this one makes it.

[Adrian]

Hi Simon,
This one looks like a '27' Anton Schenkl's Nachf. - Wien. I would describe it as average 'sleeper' condition, untouched since the war. A good honest piece.

[Woolgar]

I think Adrian is bang on with his answer, as usual !

Here is a marked 27

Nice cross indeed Simon

Nick

[Simon2]

Thanks Stick,
Being new to collecting, where do '27's rank on the scale of EK collecting?
And what characteristics suggest it being a 27? I am sure the topic has been grossly over-discussed in the past,
but as a newbie please forgive my questions <g>.

[CARL]

Nice "been there" item Simon. Regarding the characteristics, I would suggest you study the many threads in this EK sub-forum. Here, you will find a lot of fine examples, half of which are owned by Adrian and Nick ha ha! Be prepared for some late nights though, the study of EKII's is a lengthy process. My good lady recently bought me a fantastic coffee maker, a welcome addition to my studying aids!

Regards,

Carl

[Simon2]

Thanks--as if I don't have enough demands on my time now <g>. The off-center date on the reverse was a minor concern to me, but I am guessing that is typical for this maker?

[Woolgar]

As a great EK collector once told me... ' its all in the '3's..'

Nick

[Adrian]

I based my assumption on the maker by the dates. The frame beading is also a very close match to my marked '27'. The off centre reverse is not a problem, many EK cores move within the frame and therefore the dates can and will shift position.

[ObKrieger]

It still amazes me that you people can tell the maker of a cross just by looking at the minor details.

[KSH]

Being new to collecting, where do '27's rank on the scale of EK collecting?

Very fine cross indeed! Crosses made by this maker are common, but I personally like them very very much and they are among my favorite 1939 EKIIs. This maker used cores from Souval which also was based in Wien. I know they are not among Adrian's favorites though

Here is my 27 with one of the most gorgeous examples of patina I have in my collection:





Regards,

Kenneth S-H.