How to tell if vintage metal paperweights are authentic?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by comma, May 4, 2021.

  1. comma

    comma New Member

    Starting to get into collecting antique paperweights. I know there are fakes out there and I was just curious if there is a way to tell a real one from a fake one. Thanks!
     
    comma, May 4, 2021
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    One way is to see if the wear on the bottom looks genuine. But if you could post some photos, people can see what you are asking about.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, May 4, 2021
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Another way is... If there are a lot of duplicates floating around, then changes are higher you'll come across a reproduction.

    Debora
     
    Debora, May 4, 2021
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  4. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    METAL paperweights????
     
    Aquitaine, May 4, 2021
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  5. comma

    comma New Member

    Thanks guys! I am waiting for a couple to arrive. I will send detailed photos when I get them.
     
    comma, May 5, 2021
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  6. comma

    comma New Member

    ?
     
    comma, May 5, 2021
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    Dad had this one........
     
    komokwa, May 5, 2021
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    i need help and Any Jewelry like this.
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