Forgery archive

Sterling “Weighted” candlestick

This entry is not a fake, but a specially stamped material that is commonly found in English-speaking countries. The candlestick pictured represents a material group that has been stamped with t...

Silver-plated cutlery Alpaca 100

Silver-plated cutlery, supposedly made in the 100s. Unfortunately, it's just a re-stamped flash. Recognizable by the frayed stamp which would never have passed quality control in this form.

800 cutlery moon crown

In the right picture you can see that the moon/crown stamp was placed over a WMF stamp. Both images show that the moon/crown stamp was applied in poor quality. Especially with 800 silver cutle...

Nigo 90

Supposedly 90+ cutlery. In fact, it's a re-stamped Flash. Identifiable by the frayed stamp. Stamping decor

Silver 100

Supposedly 90+ cutlery. In fact, it's a re-stamped Flash. Identifiable by the frayed stamp. Stamping decor

Italy 800

Fork made of flash silver-plated die-cast zinc. The marking is raised and not stamped as usual. Cast/press seams are visible on the edges.