It may help...
there are a lot of scratches at the first word level, so I don't know if something is missing...
there are a lot of scratches at the first word level, so I don't know if something is missing...
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08-24-2009, 01:05 PM
Why? Anybody ever seen a circular thingamajig like this???
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.' 
08-24-2009, 04:35 PM
No, Eric never see this.
Piece number 689.292 and piece number 700.xxx has no wart on its behind. regards Andreas 
08-25-2009, 11:10 AM
Hi Eric,
Looks like some weird form of corrosion. Does the "wart" have a similar feel to the rest of the order? Simon
08-25-2009, 11:21 AM
Yeah, it seems like it's part of the medal itself. Just a weird thing.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.' 
08-25-2009, 01:25 PM
[SIZE="3"]I have seen such an imperfection or flaw on a few of my Red Stars. I dug this one out, and its circled below in red, ahem. . .
If I find any more in my collection, I will post them. . .[/SIZE]
08-25-2009, 01:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-25-2009, 01:39 PM by Bill Garvy.)
[SIZE="3"]407012 has a similar flaw. . .
Not sure if "flaw" is the right word exactly, perhaps "characteristic" or "feature" would be more appropriate. . .[/SIZE]
08-26-2009, 10:44 PM
Interesting that they are not all in the same place.
Perhaps some sort of casting mark which was not removed on these pieces? Simon 
08-27-2009, 04:29 AM
Maybe they were a rush job and weren't completely cooled after casting when they pulled them from the molds - like really old window glass "settles" and forms warps or bumps. Just a thought.
Phillip
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