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What's wrong with the plaque below, currently for sale on eBay?  The enamels have been carefully faked by someone, hoping to realise more money than the item is actually worth. How do I know? I bought one from the same seller several years ago (see below).  The colours are too shrill and were never used by Victorian potters to decorate plaques. If you have an item of lustreware with this particular green and orange-brown, you probably bought it from 1079edmund. The leaves and flowers are coloured in far too neatly. Compare the decoration with that on the large plaques at the bottom of the prepare to meet thy god sub-page. Here is how the plaque should look (right image). I bought this plaque from a reputable auction house a few weeks ago (click on the images below to enlarge).   I've posted a selection of 1079edmund's artistic handiwork on the fake over-painted items sub-page above.
So why haven't I reported this faker to eBay? I have. The full story is here: http://www.mystaffordshirefigures.com/fake-alert.html Please contact me if you have purchased a suspect item from this seller.
2 Comments
3/12/2012 01:55:24 am
have you ever seen a sunderland plaquenwith castle ,bridge, river decal in middle but but the "sponged edge" is dark green ? Haven't been able to find one anywhere. Caught my eye because it was different. Thnks, Vicki
David J
10/8/2023 01:11:21 pm
I forgot all about this sell.....indeed I even met him once!!!. I too was also duped by him. He was VERY prolific adding inscriptions and dedication to Gaudy Welsh jugs too. His over decorated wares still surface and as I write there are 2 pieces of his handiwork on eBay. ...his legacy sadly lives on. He was far more productive in his fakery than what is given credit too him. As a lusterware collector who was caught by His falsifications I know his work and can spot it a mile off. Sadly his legacy lives one and still surface on eBay and Etsy's pages. Thanks. Sarah Leave a Reply. |
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