Antique Trader Guide to Fakes & Reproductions, 4th Edition
As fake antiques become increasingly prevalent and  sophisticated, it is important to know how to separate the  authentic pieces from the reproductions. This guide provides  side-by-side pictorial comparisons as well as sound advice on  how to identify fakes. The publisher of Antique & Collectors  Reproduction News here covers the most commonly reproduced  items, devoting entire chapters to such topics as pottery,  dishes, toys, African American memorabilia, and silver.  Wondering if you have a real Roseville vase? The author  describes how to check the mark on the bottom and notes that if  the inside of the vase is not completely glazed, it's not the  real thing. You can also use a black light to see if an image is  a digitized fake (new paper fluoresces). The array of examples  is impressive, but the author reminds readers that it is  impossible to document every possible fake. Other guides to  fakes have been published, such as The Complete Guide to Fakes  and Forgeries (1988), but these guides are old and the  techniques of forgers have become more sophisticated. This new  volume is highly recommended for public libraries with a patron  interest in antiques and collectibles. Jennifer Mayer, Univ. of  Wyoming Libs., LaramieCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.