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$1,580 USDAntique Blue Porcelain and Bronze Drinking Horn ~ Dragon & Horse Motif
Porcelain:Antique
This example is another new fake or fantasy item with a fancy decorated ceramic body held in metal fittings. Experienced buyers are occasionally confused into thinking these types of items are older than they are, due mostly to the seemingly 'antique' forms they are given and the equally 'old' looking '1895' mark. This particular fantasy piece seems to have been supplied with many of the bells and whistles that collectors tend to look for; a winged dragon forms the handle and another dragon ...
$175 USDCast Iron Fireman Bank
Vintage Collectibles:Banks:Cast Iron
This is an example of a cast iron bank which is still currently available for retail purchase. Probably originally created more for decorative purposes, it has somehow found its way into the antiques and collectibles market. The price at which it was found being offered as an antique is included in this listing. As of this writing, it is available from wholesale sources for less than $20. This dapper looking gent is 13 1/2 inches tall. When considering the purchase of a cast iron item keep the ...
$250 USDOriginal 1939 Wizard of Oz Movie Poster
Vintage Collectibles:Movie
This example is a reproduction of an 'Original' Wizard of Oz poster. '1939,' the year the movie was originally released, is printed on it just like an original, but that is only because an original piece was copied to make it. Today's distributors of reproduction film posters often will advertise that they are selling 'original movie' items, but this is just a play on words. The copied images may indeed have been taken from an original movie's poster, but the copies they make of that item are ...
$40 USDChinese Satsuma Teapot Set – Sugar, Creamer and one Cup
Pottery:Satsuma
This is another example of imported ‘Satsuma’ items made in China and exported to the West. Coincidentally, ‘Chinese Satsuma’ only began to appear on the market after authentic old Japanese Satsuma began to enjoy a spurt of collector interest, and a corresponding rise in value. In other words, until it became popular and valuable, no one outside of Japan seemed interested in marking items ‘Satsuma.’ Though these particular pieces were made in the form of a ‘tea set,’ apparently they are not for ...
$200 USDLilien Czech Easter Egg Rhinestone Parure
Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This example is a commonly available, mass produced rhinestone jewelry set consisting of necklace, earrings and bracelet newly made by a company in the Czech Republic and sold by them via their Web site. This set is another example of the continuing phenomenon of fantasy 'artist-signed' Czech Republic jewelry pieces. Though of recent production and still available for sale brand new these types of rhinestone products are often represented to buyers as 'vintage' or '1940's to 50's' in age. This ...
$1,000 USDPablo Picasso Giclee Print “Silenus Dancing” Published by the Collection Domaine Picasso
Fine Art:Printmaking
This item is a contemporary reproduction, and despite the official looking embossed seal in the lower left corner identifying it as a print issued by the 'Collection Domaine Picasso' this item was not produced in association with the artist's estate. Keep in mind that inexpensive, custom-made embossers and seal dies can be designed to say anything. And they can be ordered made by anyone. So don't let a fancy seal mark automatically 'impress' you, too, by its presence. Picasso's heirs, known as ...
$450 USDCarltons Fantasia Ware Biscuit Barrel
Porcelain:Antique
This example is a fake that has appeared in the past few years bearing a spurious Carlton Ware mark. Due to the excellent new production methods used at the factory to apply the decoration its 'hand painted' look (though actually a type of transfer) will sometimes fool even buyers and sellers who consider themselves to be knowledgeable. Several different types of items bearing this spurious Carlton mark are known and all are decorated with winged child-like figures amongst garden flowers. This ...
$200 USD1901 Lillie Langtry Brass or Bronze Belt Buckle
Antiques:Accessories:Belt Buckles
This example is not an antique belt buckle, as the title may suggest, but actually a newer reproduction of a fantasy buckle. The ‘1901 Lillie Langtry’ fantasy buckle design that was copied by the maker of this current item is now almost 40 years old. Even so, the maker of the new buckle must have been aware of the well-established illegitimacy of the older fantasy item before copying it because the mark illustrated on the example in this listing is nearly the same as the mark on the ‘original’ ...
$130 USDAntique 'Lucky Spots' Shaving Mug marked Brandenburg
Porcelain:Antique
This example is a well-made fake given the very realistic appearance of being an antique shaving mug at the time it was made. By virtue of the apparent original purpose of the item (shaving mug for brush and soap), the seemingly worn gilt highlights (applied to look worn at the factory), and the 'antique' look of the primary decoration (flower transfer shown on one side and a hand with four aces on the other with "Lucky Spots" written above it) this item has all the deceptive qualities necessary ...
$200 USDArt Deco Czech Crystal Perfume Bottle with Nudes
Glass
This is example is a new perfume bottle from the Czech Republic that was made from the same mold as the original 1920's version. Perfume bottle collectors need to be aware that many different perfume bottle designs first made in the 1920's through the 1940's were once again being produced by the 1990's. This includes figural designs like this dual nude example, in clear and frosted glass, as well as non-figural bases that have fancy etched stoppers. Specialty colored glass perfumes like those ...
$450 USDArt Deco Style Lady Riding on a Pig Figurine
Porcelain:German
This example appears to be an Art Deco period figurine of a lady riding a pig. The back of the pig may be used to hold trinkets, coins, or jewelry. Collectors often seek unusual vintage items and this one certainly seems to look both old and odd. The lady's cloche hat and gloves appear to be proper attire for the time period and her shoes are painted gold, which is appropriate to the manner of decoration often found on old figurines made in pre-WWII Germany. Even though old German-made whimsical ...
$1,200 USDBronze Art Deco Egyptian Dancer Signed Chiparus Sculpture
Fine Art:Sculptures
This example is a new bronze fantasy of a dancer clad in Egyptian-style garments that is much like the svelte lady sculptures created by that Art Deco period master artist, Demetre Haralamb Chiparus. The base appears to bear the signature of 'D.H. Chiparus' - but this is not a period piece ever personally touched by that artist, much less made 'by' him. Quite rightly original Chiparus works sell for many thousands of dollars today. So, the first thing you should ask yourself when presented with ...
$50 USDVictorian Silver Miniature Magnifying Glass
Silver:Antique
This example of a small silver accessory item would probably best be described as a fake, unless an authentic original was once made in this exact same design. If an original just like this ever really existed, then this item would be a contemporary reproduction of that design. The frame surrounding the glass is a polished silver, the handle is sterling, with a diamond pattern for added security when held for use. Though it has the appearance of a desk accessory, its very small size and the fact ...
$85 USD24K Gold Lucite Bangle Bracelet
Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Vintage:Plastics
The examples shown in this listing are imported reproduction plastic bangles. Most generally these will be found described as 'vintage lucite'. They are all brand new and come from the same supplier. Generally also advertised as interior decorated with 24K gold or sterling silver. See additional pictures to view the different designs known to be available. These are often variously dated from the 1940's through the 1960's and usually are priced as though vintage, even when no date of manufacture ...
$200 USDTall White Satsuma Vase
Pottery:Satsuma
This is another example of fake ‘Satsuma’ pottery. Strictly decorative Chinese-made 'Satsuma' marked items have been exported to the West in great numbers in recent years. This only began to occur once authentic old Japanese Satsuma pottery began to rise in value. Satsuma is and always has been Japanese-made pottery. It was never originally made in China or anywhere else, only Japan. If a mark or paper label indicates such an item as this was made anywhere other than Japan, it cannot be Satsuma. ...
$100 USDBronze Goddess Nude Figurine On Marble Base
Fine Art:Sculptures
This example is fantasy statue in the form of a semi-nude classical looking female in a thin drape. Although made to look like a bronze this figurine is actually only made of a modern resin material that resembles bronze. It stands atop a marble type base. New copies and fantasy 'bronze' sculptures are frequently placed on marble plinths. Mounting them in this way serves two purposes. First, it makes it possible to hide any sign of its modern manufacturing or any telltale maker's marks that may ...
$100 USDVictorian Ironstone Transferware Pitcher
Pottery:Antique:Ironstone
This pitcher is another example of a peculiarly glazed type of reproduction item that may be described as Victorian Flow Blue Transferware or sometimes as 'Blue Willow.' It is not old. It is not 'Ironstone.' This type of heavy pottery has been sold for the past few years by several reproduction wholesale sources. Pieces now can generally be found in many gift shops and 'antique' malls for decorative uses. They should never be represented as antiques, nor even vintage, as most examples will have ...
$250 USDRoyal Vienna RS Prussia Portrait Plate
Porcelain:Antique:Royal Vienna
This example, at a glance, immediately jumps out at the observer, seeming to be a very handsome plate displaying three characteristics that tend to be highly sought by collectors. It has a distinctive, elaborate body design, bold cobalt and gold coloring, and a central reserve bearing what appears to be a hand painted portrait of delightful children and their pet. A fourth characteristic added to the back of the plate would seem to complete the desirability loop for the avid collector and ...
$200 USDAll Bisque Bye-Lo Doll
Dolls:By Place Of Origin:American Dolls
This example illustrates an example of a reproduction doll. Bye-Lo babies with simulated 'newborn' type body and facial features were originally designed by Grace Storey Putnam in 1922. These dolls were extremely popular while still in production and for some time now they have been hotly pursued again in doll collecting circles of contemporary times. Unfortunately, this reemergence of their popularity has also encouraged modern-made copies. Twentieth century Bye-Lo's were made in various sizes ...
$150 USDCast Iron Mammy or Aunt Jemima Bank
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Banks
This example is a new fantasy cast iron bank. This particular piece has been 'distressed' so that it doesn't so much resemble the brand new item it really is. The intent is to make it look a bit shabby and second-hand, with wear similar to that which one would expect to see on a truly old painted, cast iron item. Note, however, that while it sports a prominent paint chip on the nose and flaked paint on the cheek and kerchief (places where a buyer's eye would naturally rest at first glance) and ...
$350 USDCast Brass Expanding Fireplace Screen
Vintage Collectibles:Metalware
This example might be found listed as an antique and suggested to have 'patina' because it may have actually been used for its intended purpose at some point. But this item is available for purchase today through sources that offer fireplace accessories. Similar examples can easily be purchased new either retail or wholesale. The central relief detail appears to be that of a woman holding an orb. Two Dragons face each other on the handle. The base is decorated with scroll designs and a figural ...
$200 USDOriental Satsuma Decorative Egg from China
Pottery:Satsuma
This example is yet another fake piece of ‘Satsuma’ pottery. These types of decorative items are made in China and exported to the West in great numbers, so if you see this kind of item for sale with a high price tag don't be taken it by that and assume those numbers represent any actual real current or future value. These are very new items and large numbers of them should still be readily available on the market for very nominal prices - as decorative items. So called ‘Chinese Satsuma’ only ...
$350 USDScenic Metal Slag Glass Table Lamp - Forest Scene
Vintage Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting
This example is a contemporary fantasy table lamp that closely resembles a scenic overlay lamp design that was originally made by the Miller Lamp Company in the early 20th century. Scenic overlay and metal filigree table lamps with slag glass inserts were popular table lamp designs in the early part of that century and many companies made them. The Miller Lamp Company made very high quality lamps that were not inexpensive. Their table lamps were heavy, exceedingly well made and lovely when lit. ...
$75 USDPaper KC Baking Powder Advertising Display. Black Americana
Vintage Collectibles:Advertising:Black Americana
This example with the chef is a fantasy item that, according to popular seller lore, represents a type of advertising window display popular anywhere from the early 1900's through the 1940's. An exact date for when this item was first made and employed by grocers or in the windows of country stores tends to vary greatly from seller to seller. Most likely this is because finding an actual original example to compare it to for dating purposes would be difficult. Most if not all examples of ...
$800 USDSilver Goblet With Cherubs
Silver:Antique
This example belongs to a group of reproduction pieces made by a company who specializes in silver objects. Often their ware is found mistakenly described as 19th century, Victorian and/or sterling silver. The goblet is 5 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the top. The mark illustrated includes a castle and archaic looking letters, which frequently encourages misinterpretation. Pieces bearing this particular mark are sometimes judged to be of Scottish origin (Edinburgh town mark). Consider the ...
$125 USDJeweled Filigree Heart Czech Cobalt Blue Perfume Bottle
Glass:Perfume Bottle
This example is another fantasy modern-made jeweled metal filigree and deep blue glass perfume bottle. These bottles are being made in the Czech Republic and other examples can be viewed in this shop. This individual example has aurora borealis finish and blue glass stones set into silver tone metal. The large center stone is cut in the shap of a heart. Collectors need to be aware that companies in the Czech Republic today may use old molds to make bottles similar to those originally made in the ...
$75 USDVintage Cast Iron Indian Bank ~ Old Honesty
Vintage Collectibles:Banks:Cast Iron
This fantasy example goes by the name of "Old Honesty" but should instead bear the name "New Dishonesty" if being portrayed by a seller as anything other than a brand new, modern item. These banks were being offered by reproduction merchants and as decorative items by gift type stores as recently as 2008 and they may still be available. The surface of this item is rough and grainy, not smooth. Paint detail is poor and incorrect for the time it would supposedly have been made, if old. Grinding ...
$100 USDCobalt Blue Perfume Bottle with Filigree Design
Vintage Collectibles:Vanity Items:Perfume Bottles
This is another example of a modern day Czech-made jeweled metal filigree and deep blue glass perfume bottle. This example has aurora borealis finish stones set into silver tone metal. Bottle collectors need to know that companies in the Czech Republic today still use many of the old molds used to make similar bottles in the early 1900's and create the same or very similar jewel-bedecked designs to those made decades ago. They can be found in various colors of glass, with some variance in the ...
$125 USDSweet Antique German Alt, Beck & Gottschalck Bisque Doll Shoulder Head
Dolls:Antique
This example is a modern reproduction of a German-made antique doll head. Specifically a shoulder head doll made by the Alt, Beck & Gottschalck Porcelain Factory. The doll head was created from a mold taken from an original ABG example, and from the blue eyes, to the pink blush on her cheeks to her wheat color hair, everything was produced by a modern doll artist. The painting of the facial features, of course, is the absolute giveaway that this item is not an original. The style of application ...
$235 USDWinchester Rifles Western Tin Sign - Horse and Rider
Vintage Collectibles:Advertising
This example is a new reproduction tin sign made by copying an existing original classic Winchester advertising piece. Although these types of items are not initially sold to the public as old, but as new 'decorative' items, over time when the new appearance of the surface is less obvious tin signs tend to start appearing on the secondary market described as 'vintage,' which can suggest authenticity. They also are sometimes entirely misrepresented and said to be 'original' advertising pieces ...
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