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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide to Antiques since 1999

Shedding Some Light on Reproductions and Fakes

Wednesday June 23, 2004
One of the most disheartening aspects of our hobby can be antique reproductions and fakes. After all, no one wants to spend hard earned cash on a piece for a collection that turns out to be less than what they expected. Learn how black light testing might help you distinguish old from new with illustrated examples courtesy of Antique & Collectors Reproduction News.

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