This shield is at an antiques shop I frequent. Ive done searches and it appears to be a real one but is missing prongs and backing. Still very detailed.
I have not seen one before. Is the finish the way it should look originally?
This shield is at an antiques shop I frequent. Ive done searches and it appears to be a real one but is missing prongs and backing. Still very detailed.
I have not seen one before. Is the finish the way it should look originally?
It's a good so called 2nd type attributed to Deumer, The original finish has been/is being absorbed by the zinc. Regards Paul
Original shield, a good starter piece. Paul is spot on with the maker, but IMO the finnish hasn’t been absorbed but has worn/fallen off. The early awarded shields was made from better metal that preserved the finnish better. Be careful not paying to much for a shield like this. Posted one , Juncker, I used to own.
Cheers Thomas
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I ended up going back to store and the seller was there and i was able to purchase for decent price considering the comments here. In hand (and can be seen in pictures actually now that I look) I see that the areas between the head and wings is not cut out. Ive looked for examples and so far have not found any; should i now be concerned on authenticity?
It's fine, 1st type Deumer has cutouts between the eagles head & the wings, 2nd type doesn't. As said before this shield is only attributed to Deumer because it has been found on Deumer salesman & barter boards. Regards Paul
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