Couldn't agree more, I've only had 7 through my hands and kept 2, both lovely early painted pieces with solid nickle fittings. One of them cost me more than usd 7,000 only three years ago, seemed extortionate then but very well priced now, certainly one of the best I've seen and I bet it would be priced over usd 10,000 now - if I can sort my camera out I'll take some pics next week!
Jonathan
