Quote from Pioneer on August 9, 2013, 7:35 pmHK-404a Silver Plate... somewhat common but different die states.... Jeff can explain
HK-404a Silver Plate... somewhat common but different die states.... Jeff can explain
Uploaded files:Quote from engineer on August 10, 2013, 12:07 pmI wanted to add to the discussion about the different colors and finishes that exist on the same pieces. I photographed 2 of my #409's together to show the variation of color and finish on them. I will post a link to my Flickr page where they are shown. I haven't tried this method yet so I will edit this post if it doesn't work. Never noticed a stamped name on the bail of the fob before. Interesting piece and I think this piece comes in just about all the standard varieties. I have five different Paramount HK740's but I never seen oe heard of your different reverse mans bust. Think it is Zukor in his 1910-1915 early days before he lost all his hair and got fat and rich or one of the "under contract Paramount actors" Do you have any more of these Paramount unlisted pieces?---- Bill G http://www.flickr.com/photos/19650091@N04/12396751643/
I wanted to add to the discussion about the different colors and finishes that exist on the same pieces. I photographed 2 of my #409's together to show the variation of color and finish on them. I will post a link to my Flickr page where they are shown. I haven't tried this method yet so I will edit this post if it doesn't work. Never noticed a stamped name on the bail of the fob before. Interesting piece and I think this piece comes in just about all the standard varieties. I have five different Paramount HK740's but I never seen oe heard of your different reverse mans bust. Think it is Zukor in his 1910-1915 early days before he lost all his hair and got fat and rich or one of the "under contract Paramount actors" Do you have any more of these Paramount unlisted pieces?---- Bill G http://www.flickr.com/photos/19650091@N04/12396751643/
Quote from bill on August 20, 2013, 5:49 pmIsn't it interesting that both are slabbed as brown when they really are different colors as a result of different patinas. Red, Brown, and R/B do not really apply.
Isn't it interesting that both are slabbed as brown when they really are different colors as a result of different patinas. Red, Brown, and R/B do not really apply.
Quote from bill on August 22, 2013, 7:06 pmhow do we know when theses pieces were plated
An interesting question and a good example of the importance of pedigrees and early references (auctions, fixed price lists, article, announcements) noting the existence of pieces.
how do we know when theses pieces were plated
An interesting question and a good example of the importance of pedigrees and early references (auctions, fixed price lists, article, announcements) noting the existence of pieces.
Quote from Bill Walter on February 27, 2014, 8:01 pmHK-423 Silver plate/wash that was sold by Heritage Auctions today.... pretty piece regardless of NCS slab... darn rare and from Tom Jankovsky's collection (I spoke with him about this).
HK-423 Silver plate/wash that was sold by Heritage Auctions today.... pretty piece regardless of NCS slab... darn rare and from Tom Jankovsky's collection (I spoke with him about this).
Quote from Bill Walter on February 27, 2014, 8:11 pmI wanted to add to the discussion about the different colors and finishes that exist on the same pieces. I photographed 2 of my #409's together to show the variation of color and finish on them. I will post a link to my Flickr page where they are shown. I haven't tried this method yet so I will edit this post if it doesn't work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/19650091@N04/12396751643/
I wanted to add to the discussion about the different colors and finishes that exist on the same pieces. I photographed 2 of my #409's together to show the variation of color and finish on them. I will post a link to my Flickr page where they are shown. I haven't tried this method yet so I will edit this post if it doesn't work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/19650091@N04/12396751643/
Quote from billycgribble on February 27, 2014, 10:43 pmwho is to say whether back in the day that some individuals did not purchase and then silver plate these medals to create another variety to sell. I thought I read that some of the original sellers of some scd would create additional varieties by taking unsold medals and plating them and then re-selling them.
Yes, that is a problem.
who is to say whether back in the day that some individuals did not purchase and then silver plate these medals to create another variety to sell. I thought I read that some of the original sellers of some scd would create additional varieties by taking unsold medals and plating them and then re-selling them.
Yes, that is a problem.