This one is a 16" early 1930's type II. This is only the 2nd trademark they used since they started making cymbals here in 1929. It weighs 987 gms. This one would have had a hand signed ink signature behind the bell just like the old K's have. Those ripples you see there are the hand hammering, of course. In addition to what you can see on the face of the cymbal the entire reverse side is thoroughly hammered as well.
I've finally found out what the "signatures" actually mean after all these years. This info came from the only known living former employee of the old K. Zildjian foundry, Mehmet. I will do a complete coverage of all signature types and their true meaning when the timeline is released.
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