3 Ways to Tell if Your Weller Vase is a Fake

If you are searching for an antique Weller vase, you may have your work cut out for you If you go to the popular auction sites you'll find that Weller vases are quite popular but are they the genuine thing? Probably not. You will want to learn all about Weller originals before looking for a vase to purchase. Many imitation or knock off Weller products are sold online and in auctions. Learning about their typical design use will help you distinguish between a fake and the real thing. For instance, knowing that Weller never made items that include a weave design, white clay or changed their markings will help you know when you find an actual antique Weller.

1. Wrong shape. Research Weller style vases to see their common shapes. This will make it easy to spot a fake Weller by its shape.

2. Wrong clay. A dead matte finish is not used by Weller. A clay rim at the edge of the base was always left free of glaze on the original Weller vases. Clay used in Weller vases would appear off white or a pale yellow. Weller also never used any type of ring on the bottom of their vases. A second mark on the bottom of the vase means you are looking at a fake.

3. Wrong mark. A Weller is marked on the bottom of the vase. Outlined letters impressed into the bottom of the vase were never used in the original Weller vases. Weller's marking used two block letters, one slightly larger than the other. Weller used narrow letters and were never stamped too deep as to allow glaze to fill in the letters.

Weller vases are quite unique. A rose vase can be quite large and have blended peach and green colors. Patterns of roses on a two handled vase will catch your attention but then, so will the expensive price at almost $200 for the 9 inch vase. Low pots are also known as Weller vases which look more like fruit bowls than a flower vase. dating in the 1930's, beautiful vases can be found in the popular eBay auctions. Beware of any vase claiming to be a Weller that you can not examine first hand. An immediate clue that it's a fake will be the availability. If the ad says it's One of a kind, hard to find, or rare, beware. Check to see if this seller isn't posting a vase every few days. How can the seller have so many of the same vase if it's a rare or one of a kind vase? That is a sure give away that you are looking at a fake.

Imitations can look very real. If you're uncertain whether the vase you are interested in is an actual Weller, don't buy it sight unseen. Ask for documentation and close up, clear photos of stampings and other tell tale markings. No one wants to purchase a one of a kind Weller vase only to see it up for sale again next week. Take your time and ask questions.

About The Author:
Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more vases decor ideas for your home visit http://www.decorz.com.

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