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Still has most of its shiny plating too. Good find.
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I agree with Spitfire,,, those rings are hard to find in good condition.... I'm not really sure it the pattern is WestWall or Front... But they always have the early dates of 39 or 40 it seems so very well could be..
mine! .
Nice looking pattern. I don't think I have any or either the 39 or 40.. Something else to hunt for... I don't really go on the hunt to much unless I'm at a show. IF they come my way they're supposed to..
- Does anyone have one with Westwall on it? and either date 39 / 40? If so please post.. No doubt they are period and seem to be a popular early pattern...., Good catch Benten!.., G.
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Thanks Stephen . Yes, also on old rings, this plating looks "new" 😀
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This is the closest I have: It's in pretty good condition. No hallmark but it feels too light to be silver.
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Your ring is in the best possible condition . Most rings have wear, but this one is perpect !
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Indeed Benten. I have wondered if it has been re-plated, or painted with very shiny paint. Or maybe it was never worn.
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Stephen, problably the ring is not worn or worn very few times .
Last edited by benten; 05/08/2023 07:27 AM.
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Here some pics of the Westwall.
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Spitfire,,,that too I've seen in west Wall and Front! .. They are stamped very thin! If you really want to check if the plating is real here's a good check I've done before...
Find your wifes/girlfriend etc nail polish remover.. Take a 'Q -Tip' and just put one small drop on one end.. Find a spot on the inside band and do a small rub on it. Use only a little pressure, little twisting/twirling and thats it Stop.
IF its fake you'll take off what ever it is. IF real you can take some water and clean the inside ,,wipe it nice and dry etc. and it should be the same as it was...
PLEASE : IF your not sure about the test or not confident enough yet,, new collector, etc. do not do it!
Go to any local competent jeweler and ask him to do the check and what does think about the test.. Jewelers have only told me the damage can only be IF its not real plating.. IF you go ahead with the test please let us know....
: Nail Polish Remover': It has Acetone in it.. Do a search on it so you know what your doing with it. Its a handy part of my 'kit'! I buy mine straight as I use it for other things.... * WARNING,,,It is VERY powerful and dangerous and I suggest getting the polish remover. It's been diluted to a safe level so its safe for 'persons' using it.. Its the way to go...
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,,,what a great topic!..
OK, so found a tiny bit of a variant of the Spiral wound WW rings..
Has a small wrap at each end of the spiral.. Nothing crazy,,,but a nice original ring. [on German eBay]..
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Nice variant spiral.
great topic.
--dj--Joe
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My most recent West Wall ring. A less common pattern but with a nice chrome finish, albeit some corrosion on the shank, and a cool cartouche illustration of a bunker and tank trap 'dragons' teeth'.
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Very nice.. Good condition too!
All the WW rings are getting harder to find too. This pattern a good addition to anyone's collection.. Good catch!
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