Klause Ford

[fred lever]

I note there is no Klause Ford advertisement in the latest CAB magazine.
Klause has been a centerfold permanent  item in the magazine for the last 100 years at least.
That seems serious. Can anybody shed light on this?

Fred.

[JeffH]

Website does not work for me.
Klaus Ford Numismatics

[Mister T]

It hasn't been the centrefold for many months now from memory.

[drakesterling]

Klaus Ford sadly passed away last weekend. He is one of the old guard who forgot more about coins than some people know. He will be sorely missed.

Eric

[fred lever]

Thanks Eric,
I think everybody in Australia would have obtained high grade pre decimal coins from Klaus, I am one.
Yes, the loss of knowledge is sad as well as the person.
Klaus would have had a big book of knowledge in his head.
Agree with him or not, his experience and position in the commercial  side of the coin buisness was huge.
I would like that book to have been written so we could all benefit from the vast life's experience.
Oh Dear.

Fred.

[Bigfellani5]

I was in his shop in my early days of business.....20 years ago now.....I bought all his 1925 and 1946 pennies.......spent $8k that day! It is a sad loss to the numismatic scene in Australia.

[Sapyx]

I had not heard, Eric. Thank you for posting.

[autocoupler]

That's sad news. Can't say I knew him but, on the odd occasion I did have dealings, Klaus was always a gentleman.

I loved his stand at the ANDA Show's, always had the best coins to drool over through the glass case.

RIP

[interest]

condolences to the family, will be missed & often.

[gnome]

Was very sad to hear about this as well  last week, had met Klaus a few times previously at some shows. My condolences to his family.  RIP.