Majolica jardiniere: Real or fake?

[Liopleurodon]

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]

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 !!

[Jedo_03]

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

[Liopleurodon]

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

[mart]

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 !!