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 PETALUMA CALIFORNIA CHICKEN FARM poster REPRO LARGE US $15.80
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Antique Jewellery: Real or Repro?
Behold that gorgeous antique brooch you've been staring at for the last few days on the internet! It's obviously Art Nouveau... isn't it?
It's often very difficult to distinguish from a genuine antique jewellery piece and a good reproduction. Here are some key points that you should bear in mind before you shop and pay for what you think is a Victorian piece of jewellery only to find out that it's a clever reproduction.
Being able to identify the findings that are attached to the jewellery for function rather than design is sometimes a good way to determine age, although findings can often have been altered at a later date. Some examples of "findings" are the hinges, clasps and catches on the piece. The Victorian era featured tube hinges until a more streamlined design was introduced in the later part of the era. Other types of hinges such as roll over, C shaped and safety pin types evolved over the years. A lobster catch will not be on a piece of authentic antique jewellery.
The colours and metals changed in style through the years. The art deco period featured bright primary colours while the Victorian era did not. Being able to identify the cut of the stone and the type of stone in the piece will also help in dating the piece. Modern brilliant cut diamonds, for example, were not introduced to the market until the early 20th century.
Aluminium, platinum, pot metal and copper have been the popular metals in the 20th century. White gold for example, although first introduced at the turn of the 1900s, wasn't in wide circulation until about 1920 when it was used as a cheaper alternative to platinum. As another example, 15 carat gold was a British Empire gold standard until it was discontinued in 1932 and it was commonly used in Victorian jewellery.
But often in Victorian times there was more emphasis on the workmanship and beauty of the item than on the quality of materials used. Pinchbeck for example, an alloy of zinc and copper, was a respectable alternative to gold in the Victorian era but is commonly found at the cheaper end of the market today when so much importance is placed on jewellery being made of gold or platinum.
Feeling the weight of the piece can also help identify its age but, if you're buying online, ask the seller how much it weighs. A brooch from the Victorian era can look a lot heavier than one that was reproduced in recent years but often a large piece was made reasonably light so that it didn't pull on the wearer's clothing. Check also to see if jewels are glued in and if the piece is hand made or the product of a mould.
A registration mark on a piece will give you an accurate time frame as will hallmarks. A makers mark or label is another step in identification. There are plenty of guides and forums available online to help identify hallmarks.
Lastly, try to find a picture of the item to compare with the piece in question. Often pictures are available in books, such as Carter's Antiques Guide (Australia), or online.
Obviously, some of these checks are trickier to use if you're buying online but if the piece is not as described when you receive it (ie. fake), then you are entitled to a full refund. Your local Trading Standards or Fair Trading agency should help you out in the event of any difficulties in this.
Do your homework. Check the seller's credentials and use the internet for clues and, above all, ask lots of questions!
About the Author
Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, Rebecca works for David Frith Jewellery - handmade jewellery designer for clients all over the world. Specialist also in
antique jewellery
restoration. For affordable antique jewellery online visit =>
http://www.davidfrithjewellery.com
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1800S PANORAMIC VIEW MAP CITY NEW YORK REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1800S PANORAMIC VIEW MAP CLEVELAND OHIO REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1800S MAP FRANCE ITALY SPAIN ARAB SWEDEN REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1861 MAP FORT WORTH TEXAS POSTER TARRANT REPRO POSTER US $15.80
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1868 EYE VIEW MAP OMAHA NEBRASKA STREETS REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1871 BIRDS EYE VIEW MAP ATLANTA GEORGIA REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1877 BIRDS EYE VIEW MAP CLEVELAND OHIO REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1890 MAP PORTLAND OREGON REAL STATE REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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1900 PANORAMIC VIEW MAP CINCINNATI OHIO REPRO POSTER US $7.92
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PETALUMA CALIFORNIA CHICKEN FARM poster REPRO LARGE US $15.80
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1902 MAP PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA POSTER REPRO POSTER US $15.80
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SIERRA NEVADA CALIFORNIA BIERSTADT PAPER REPRO SMALL US $7.92
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 Handicrafts Repro oil paintingNewborn Lamb 24x36 US $69.25
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 Art Repro oil PaintingHyde Street and the Bay San Francisco US $79.58
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 NUDE GIRLS THE VIRGIN BY KLIMT ON CANVAS REPRO MEDIUM US $39.20
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 NUDE GIRLS THE FRIENDS GUSTAV KLIMT CANVAS REPRO 12x12 US $19.60
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 Handicrafts Repro oil paintingDomesticated fowl US $72.15
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 Handicrafts Repro oil paintingNaked girl 24x36 inch US $68.25
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 Art Repro oil PaintingVenice Sunset on the Grand Canal 24x36 US $79.58
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 PANAMA CANAL AEROPLANE AIRPLANE SENSATIONAL REPRO 12x12 US $7.92
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 ORANGE RIDING HORSE HORSEBACK VINT POSTER REPRO LARGE US $15.80
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 Handicrafts Repro oil paintingNude Art 24x36 inch US $68.25
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 MUCHA SUMMER FLOWER LAZY LAKE SUN REPRO poster SMALL US $7.92
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 MUNIZ GAMBA BELAUNDE SIDRA CHAMPAGNE BEAR REPRO 10x16 US $7.92
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 Jesus christ religion repro oil painting US $49.00
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 Handicrafts Art Repro oil paintingDomesticated Poultry 30 x 30 Inch US $125.58
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 Handicrafts Art Repro oil paintingMermaid In canvas 24x36 US $68.24
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 An Anxious Moment 1878 Briton Riviere repro oil paint US $99.00
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 LUCIFER THEATRE SHOW VAN VONDEL GERMANY REPRO LARGE US $15.80
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 LUCIFER THEATRE SHOW VAN VONDEL GERMANY REPRO 10x16 US $7.92
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