Discusses how to identify fakes, forgeries and reproductions of such collectibles as glass, china, furniture, toys, and silver.

Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Chervenka, Mark

Antiques & Collectibles

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For years, collectors have relied on marks as a way to authenticate and date genuine antiques and collectibles. But with the flood of fakes and reproductions, determining which piece is genuine and which is not can mean the difference between a rare find and a costly mistake. 
This new book, organized by category and then by manufacturer, shows more than 1,000 faked, forged, and confusing marks side-by-side with the original marks so readers can easily distinguish forgeries from original, valuable items. Covers pieces from some of the most frequently reproduced manufacturers—including Lalique. Categories include china, porcelain, art glass, cut glass, pattern glass, pottery, silver, and toys. 
Mark Chervenka is America’s top expert on antique fakes and reproductions, offering priceless advice via television, radio, and other news outlets. He is also the author of the best-selling Antique Trader™ Guide to Fakes &amp; Reproductions. 
• More than 1,000 crisp photos for clear and easy identification 
• Invaluable information from America’s top expert on antique fakes and reproductions 
• Side-by-side comparisons of authentic and typical forged marks

Guide to Fake & Forged Marks

Arts & Photography

Antique Trader Books

Complemented by nearly one thousand photographs offering a comparison of fakes and genuine antiques, a new edition of the popular guide provides valuable advice on how to identify fakes, forgeries and reproductions of such collectibles as glass, china, furniture, toys, and silver, with new chapters of Bakelite, garden ornaments, and holiday collectibles. Original.

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Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions, 4th Edition

Other books only show you what's old. This book shows you what's old PLUS what's new, fake, forged and reproduced.
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<li>&amp;break;&amp;break;Hundreds of photos of fakes side-by-side with the genuine article for quick and easy identification. </li>
<li>&amp;break;Detailed coverage of the most popular categories including glass, china, furniture, toys, silver and much more. </li>
<li>&amp;break;A 16-page color gallery featuring some of the most significant fakes in today's market.</li>
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Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions

Guide to Fake & Forged Marks

Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions

Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions, 4th Edition

Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions, 4th Edition