January 31, 2008, 17:00
Mike HodgeGruen Wadsworth Case Question
I have a 17 j 5adj Gruen Verithin in a "14K Gold Reinforced with Metal" Wadsworth case. Is this a fancy notation for Gold Filled?
February 01, 2008, 15:56
Ben HsiungHi, Lindell is right about the general classification of all the gold filled cases. However, I do think there is some merit to Gruen's claim to 'reinforced gold' or 'reinforced with extra gold' unseen by other makers. The following is a diagram taken from Gruen's guild catalog:
February 04, 2008, 10:33
Mike HodgeThanks Lin and Ben. It seems there is a lot to the marking on a case. I want to sell this Gruen, but wasn't sure how to advertise it.