b_hinch Posted May 4, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2017 Would appreciate any opinions on this EGA, especially as to time period. There are several early examples in Klie's book but no later ones to compare to. The continents are applied with small prongs visible inside the globe. Hallmarks are GAUNT LONDON and MADE IN ENGLAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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b_hinch Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 4, 2017 The seller's pics may have been better than mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stucky151 Posted May 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2017 Drool.... my guess would be the 1912-1920s. Beautiful bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted May 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 4, 2017 I'm no expert, but I would say you got a great find there, for a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer521 Posted May 4, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 4, 2017 A outstanding EGA ... To help bracket it in a time frame: 1. on page 149 in Klie's book there is an ODH 1904 EGA that has the continent attached the same way as the photoed emblem above. 2. on page 16 Klie discusses the draping of the rope. The "j" as pictured indicates an EGA mfg between 1912 - 1937. 3. this style of Gaunt appears most often between 1912 - 1918.( note page 174 Klie's book) Given these 3 factors my guess is this emblem was manufactured pre WW 1 probably 1916-1918 Great find ... thanks for sharing ! s/f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 4, 2017 A outstanding EGA ... To help bracket it in a time frame: 1. on page 149 in Klie's book there is an ODH 1904 EGA that has the continent attached the same way as the photoed emblem above. 2. on page 16 Klie discusses the draping of the rope. The "j" as pictured indicates an EGA mfg between 1912 - 1937. 3. this style of Gaunt appears most often between 1912 - 1918.( note page 174 Klie's book) Given these 3 factors my guess is this emblem was manufactured pre WW 1 probably 1916-1918 Great find ... thanks for sharing ! s/f Great info, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted May 4, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 4, 2017 Gorgeous once again Bryan, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 5, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2017 Have also observed this emblem w/o the made in England hallmarks.... agree with comments made by dozer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted May 5, 2017 I appreciate the comments and information on this. Apparently Klie's book had plenty of information had I done some cross-referencing! Hard to pin down when you don't know exactly what you're looking for. Thanks! Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcaviator Posted May 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 8, 2017 I do not date this emblem as early as WW1. All research I have, which is photos of it in wear, date to the 1930's and 1940's. I have yet to encounter it in any WW1 lots or in photos. The dress and service collar match to this version hat device are usually post backed (although I have seen some a few pinbacked varities) which also adds credence to the later date. Nothing taken away from this version though, it is very finely made, very hard to find and a quality piece that many people desire. I picked up my first one from the late Gary Morhlang collection. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted May 9, 2017 I do not date this emblem as early as WW1. All research I have, which is photos of it in wear, date to the 1930's and 1940's. I have yet to encounter it in any WW1 lots or in photos. The dress and service collar match to this version hat device are usually post backed (although I have seen some a few pinbacked varities) which also adds credence to the later date. Nothing taken away from this version though, it is very finely made, very hard to find and a quality piece that many people desire. I picked up my first one from the late Gary Morhlang collection. Mike That's very interesting, thanks Mike! I was hoping you might chime in on this. I would love to find a photo of it being worn. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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