I came across this interesting article in The Star about how to train your eyes to detect fake antiques and thought you might also be interested.
Here's an excerpt: "To avoid buying fakes, antique lovers would need to have their own memory database chart of original pieces," said Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum director Peter Lam
“You have to examine original objects by going to Sotheby's or Christie's auctions, visit trusted dealers' shops and read auction houses' catalogues and textbooks, especially those with illustrations.
“Then, you make comparisons. You train your eyes to know what is the real thing,”
Collectors should also feel the difference in weight and texture of the object, he said.
Beyond the naked eyes, he added, ceramic pieces could be examined with the use of penlights and loupes.
Another method of identifying fakes is through scientific examination, such as with the use of thermo-luminescence dating, where radiation in a ceramic piece is measured to identify its age.
For full article, read Train your eyes to detect fakes...The Star"
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