Hello Neil,

I am very sorry to hear that you tripped up but I don't think there is a collector amongst us that has not at some time. It is part of the learning curve and it sharpens your wits and confession is the best way to avoid further mistakes. I believe that there are other numbers turning up now and this is the start of a flood of copies.

It is sad as it will affect the values of good Barsony pieces until the market finds out the truth again. I know that Barsony pieces do vary and there is no hard and fast rule for recognition but the bad ones do stand out like sore thumbs.

Thanks for your input,

Regards,

Pip