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Old 29-10-18, 07:20 PM
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Hi, thoughts on this one please on ebay - item number 142988429439. Apologies, don't know how to post the link...

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Old 29-10-18, 08:23 PM
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Mark,

Its a fake.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Durham-Li...0bPW:rk:1:pf:0

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Old 29-10-18, 08:33 PM
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One of a considerable number being sold by this particular seller.


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Old 29-10-18, 10:16 PM
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Thanks all. for reference - what stands out on this one to make it a fake ? I didn't like the lettering/numbers on scroll, but wasn't sure...

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Old 30-10-18, 07:55 AM
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Mark,

Poor stamping, not crisp and with errors.

Colour

Loops

Smooth rear

Font on scroll

Way scroll is attached.

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Old 30-10-18, 08:12 AM
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The seller appears to enjoy using the phrase of "doubtful origin" to describe his wares.
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The seller appears to enjoy using the phrase of "doubtful origin" to describe his wares.
It's a pity more of the rubbish merchants don't adopt this way of describing their items.

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Old 30-10-18, 09:17 AM
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Indeed, although sadly, not everyone appears to bother reading descriptions these days, but, certainly better than using the word original, as so many idiots do.
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Old 30-10-18, 10:45 AM
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many thanks for all replies particularly Simon for pointing out issues with it.

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