RARE FLATS

 

 

Generally speaking flats are not difficult to obtain as probably 90% of moulds are still existing today. Beginner will soon find themselves faced to an overwhelming offer of different subjects. But there are some notable exeptions.

Generally speaking flats are not difficult to obtain as probably 90% of moulds are still existing today. Beginner will soon find themselves faced to an overwhelming offer of different subjects. But there are some notable exeptions.

There are some other rare flats of "30mm" scale for instance ALLGEYER flats edited from 1850 on. Even experts on flats will discover every now and then some flats completely new to them.

There was another common "scale" of flats existing in Northern Germany of approximately "40mm" size. Most moulds of this scale have been engraved during 19th century (Wegmann, Dubois and others) being assembled and aquired between both Wars by Hanoverian Firm "RIECHE" who added own sets to this range. In 1945 this firm and all of its moulds were destroyed by allied bombardement of Hanover.

Consequently this range of flats nearly completely ceased to exist. "Rieche" flats are very sought after and may meet very high prices at auction or other sales.

You will find more details and a prominent sample when following this link.