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Ysart, help!!!
BJB:
Hi Frank,
I had no idea how sophisticated the scam was, or how many weights were made, its mind blowing. And also very alarming.
I presume the mastermind was never caught, but is known to some. Not still dealing I hope :evil:
The second batch made in the 1990's, were they from the same source, or yet another scurge?
Having just read the information, I realise the weights I saw on Friday had small ground pontil marks, just like the photo. Certainly not flat.
The moral is, unfortunately, suspect every weight unless proved otherwise by a Ysart expert such as yourself or KevH.
The poor woman who lost her savings are the true victims in crimes like these, the forgers deserve to rot, not enjoy the high life. Only hope they get theirs some day :twisted:
Barbara.
Frank:
--- Quote from: "BJB" ---I presume the mastermind was never caught, but is known to some. Not still dealing I hope :evil:
The second batch made in the 1990's, were they from the same source, or yet another scurge?
--- End quote ---
Still selling, still getting garbage made and selling as Monart, Vasart... probably involved in 100% of all Scottish fakes.
BJB:
One can only hope they get too big for their boots, and finally get caught.
Trouble is they would only get a slap on the hand and community service :(
Has a good trade with China then! or does he get them made closer to home!?!
Frank:
All made in the Perth area. One batch of miniature Monart vases with faked labels were probably made in London by a now respected glass artist, during the 1980's.
BJB:
Frank,
I remember when I went to Broadfield House last year for my big 40 :( ,I had a long conversation with the glass blower who had the studio there at the time about all aspects of glass making. During this he said that he had been approached to make copies of glass pieces by known makers, but had refused!
He didn't go into much detail but said it was a large dealer in London, no names mentioned, and to be honest I wouldn't have the slightest idea if one had been.
At the time he had scruples, and a regular income, but for many who aren't doing so well it might be tempting. I'm not saying its right, a fake is a fake and casues a lot of heartache for those who have bought it as genuine, but its easy to see how it might be done, a lot like forged paintings I suppose.
Barbara
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