My latest acquisition

[Buster1]

Thanks Al. John T had one these on his site before he got ill, had a chance to get it but procrastinated and lost out. Been searching ever since

[Aldo]

Sorry, I probably got them all, LOL. I do remember there was one lingering on the site for sometime then got snapped up after a thread was posted about it. There was a time within the last two or three years that all manner of Danzig skulls were available on John T.'s site and elsewhere. I seemed to be the only one buying them up that's why I ended up with so many of these early pattern skulls in a span of three years. I couldn't get enough of them. I probably contributed greatly to the demand for them with all my posts and photo's creating my own competition. I actually prefer like minded collectors sharing images, finds, and ideas like there is now with you, Marten, Jannis and few other skull collectors.
Keep em coming!

Regards, Al

[Buster1]

Thank you Al, your collection has inspired me and I'm sure many others. When I go on the archived JT site and look at the sold ones I reckognize a few lol.. I wish I got into this sooner.

In the meantime, I'm working on taking better photos and hopefully contribute to this site if I can. Thank you Al, Sid and Marten and everyone else who's helped me along the way

[Buster1]

This one that arrived today may just be my favorite yet. I believe its quite rare, and only seen another example in a couple pics from stonemints thread and a pic of it in in wear. Thank you Eric (Toecutter) for selling me this piece. I took a couple quick pics and they could be better, will try and get some better ones tomorrow.
Last pic in wear - credit stonemint

[Buster1]

I was fortunate enough to find anothet varient of this rare gem that I started this thread with. This example differs slightly, with the nasal cavity and having less teeth. It has one remaining prong and certainly shows its age, with just a slight trace of silver wash remaining on the back. I got a good deal on it and very happy to add it to my collection. These are the sellers pics, will add more when it arrives!

[Dos]

I talked about this skull with Aldo a few weeks back. A nice original skull in Relic / Ground dug condition. The reddish color probably comes from it being in a waterlogged environment. I have bought from this seller before, He is trustworthy and a member here on the forum I did not make the purchase because of the condition and price.

I will share the link of a similar condition skull that Aldo managed to search for me and responded to in the past:

Early SS skull

-Dos

[Buster1]

I talked about this skull with Aldo a few weeks back. A nice original skull in Relic / Ground dug condition. The reddish color probably comes from it being in a waterlogged environment. I have bought from this seller before, He is trustworthy and a member here on the forum I did not make the purchase because of the condition and price.

I will share the link of a similar condition skull that Aldo managed to search for me and responded to in the past:

Early SS skull

-Dos

Thanks for the link Marten. Thats interesting about the reddish color being attributed to a wet environment. I just assumed it was the base metal color with natural aging patina. Cant wait to get it in hand for a closer look. This one is on its way from Poland, and I assume a long wait. Ive got two others on their way from Poland and Estonia and a long wait its been. The other from Poland is going on 3 weeks now.. Ahh.. patience patience lol..

[Buster1]

This one arrived yesterday and I had just enough light to get a couple pics this evening. It is a little beat up but retains both prongs and very happy to have found one of these.

[Dos]

Wow very cool! A pattern that is not seen often and probably one of the older Danzigers skulls around. What a find and with both pins still remaining, Congrats Dan!

[Buster1]

Thank you Marten!