Star does not touch edge of moon: Old Stamp 3

This is a Hartrick Old Stamp Type III. These stamps were in use from 1950-1957. As a check the K should also be larger than the ZILDJIAN.

Image: Old Stamp Type III

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You can stop here and know you have a Type III, or you can delve further into the sub types. To do this have a look at whether the ZILDJIAN which is stamped below the ISTANBUL is angled or straight. Click on the image which most closely matches your cymbal.

is the lower ZILDJIAN at an angle like this?

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is the lower ZILDJIAN straight relative to the other text?

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Can't tell? Click the image below for help

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Start over with the K Zildjian Istanbul Key

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