Ken Holmes of Yesterday's Toys compared these two banks for me, telling me what points should be considered.
The bank on the right is the antique bank, the one of the left is a fake or reproduction bank. At first glance they are very similar, but when holding the banks the difference is obvious.
Authentic bank has creamy white color, very smooth feeling with a nice patina.
Reproduction bank is stark white and very rough feeling to the touch.
The bank on the right is the antique bank, the one of the left is a fake or reproduction bank. At first glance they are very similar, but when holding the banks the difference is obvious.
Authentic bank has creamy white color, very smooth feeling with a nice patina.
Reproduction bank is stark white and very rough feeling to the touch.