Friends,


I came across this auction on ebay that didn't look right to me. Here are a few photos for review.

Another photo side view.



I don't remember ever seeing a South Bend fancy dial with the name written in the fancy part of the dial. Doesn't the name script look just a little to black in relationship to the rest of the dial's aging? This example just doesn't look correct to my untrained and learning eye. I am sure Frank K. can set me straight.

Thanks

Lindell,

I appreciate the information and input. I don't doubt there were dials made with brand name script in the fancy part of a dial, but as I said I felt the way it was done here just didn't look right. IMHO I think the South Bend almost detracts from the beauty of the dial instead of enhance it. I would like to see one or two photos of your examples with the brand name script inside the fancy dial location for us to compare if not to much trouble Lindell. Thank you again for the information.

John

Lindell,


Thank you so much for the photos for me to compare. It is very easy to see that the dials you show are very different then the auction version.

Thanks,

John

I'll second that John! IMHO one of the most important resources that Chapter 185 provides to members is the always-growing accumulation of pictures of correct examples in nice condition. That way members can have a true basis of comparison when considering a purchase.

For example, Lin just showed us what correct & pristine South Bend fancy metal dials look like. Having seen those, one is not as likely to get all excited about a redone and timeworn example such as the original subject of this thread.