Author Topic: Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?  (Read 1409 times)

Liopleurodon

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Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?
« on: August 13, 2014, 03:41:48 pm »
Dear all,

Last week I bought this majolica jardiniere. I can't find a similar piece on the internet in details.
Can anyone tell me if this piece is old, or maybe a reproduction. The underside is painted. The mark is missing, but there is a number.
Thanks in advance!


mart

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Re: Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2014, 05:46:47 am »
Since majolica is a method of glazing you will find it is still being made !! My opinion is that this is a fairly new reproduction !! Numbers are sharp,clear and look very modern style !!  Little wear on the feet !!

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Re: Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2014, 07:32:51 am »

Here's an informative guide to guessing whether your Majolica piece is authentic or repro/ripoff:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Majolica-A-Guide-to-the-Authentic-Repros-Fakes-/10000000001231695/g.html

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Re: Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2014, 11:58:46 am »
Hi Mart and Jedo,

Thank you for the information. I also doubt about it, but think it's new (because of the number).

Gr. Jordan

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Re: Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2014, 12:22:27 pm »
I think so too but do read the guide Jedo_03 posted to make sure !! It has a lot of good information !!

Jedo_03,, thanks for that link !! I put it on my desktop !! There are many pieces that have been posted here with chemical (fake) crazing !! Its hard for some to tell the difference !!