This is a "must have" book for new collectors. The book is packed with color photos and examples illustrating the topics covered. It is well written, well organized and covers a wide variety of topics. The book provides a great resource for keeping "fakes" out of your collection. The detail in this book are awesome. Here are a few examples, from the book.
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Sections in the book include
About Modern Reproduction
Building a Clean Collection
Understanding Ancient Manufacture
Avoiding Fakes
Patination
Microscopic Evaluation Basics
Reproduction and Altered Stone Relics
Artifact From Around The World
Photo Analysis Reference Guide
The book was written by James R. Bennett and published by Homestead Publishing Company.
Agreed, this book is extremely helpful! It really is incredibly well done. With this book in hand, you will never be fooled by a "fresh fake" again. My only concern is an unavoidable consequence of this GREAT book (which I re-read every three months): now the artifakers know what to do to make it harder for us. Now we have to figure out "real dirt" and authentic patina from cow poop, acid wash, fresh mud (which looks dark and wet under a microscope), varnish and potassium permangenate....but the book has also made it harder for THEM to scam us. The standard for successfully passing off a fake point has been raised very high thanks in large part to Mr. Bennett's book. 5 stars!
Review: "Relics & Reproductions", Bennett
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