We've had a couple of these recently, and here's another one.
This setter is about 15" long, 8.5" high, and weighs about 9 pounds. It's held together by 2 flathead screws, one at the neck and one at the rear flank. It's spray painted, with a bit of chipping, but overall the paint is in excellent shape. The texture feels a bit grainy, and there are noticeable file marks at the joined areas, i.e. feet, etc. The two halves are connected well. As you can see, there is no "scalloping" underneath that you typically see in obvious reproductions, like those with poorly joined halves and Phillips-head screws. There are no discernible markings.
It's not an obvious reproduction, but could it be a good one? On the side of originality: flathead screws, authentic-looking spray paint, good joinery. Fake? slightly grainy paint feel and no discernible numbers or markings.
Prices on these are all over, from $75.00 to $400.00, so if this is "real" then I'm setting the price at $150.00. What say you?
