SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION OF COPIES, FAKES AND FORGERIES

 

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Introduction

Examination: Microscopy, Radiography

Examination: Physical analytical techniques applied to authenticity

Methods of copying in 3 dimensions

Appropriate technology, Moulding,Pointing & Electroforming

Dating 1:Radiocarbon

Dating 2: TL and Dendrochronology

Metals: Compositional

Metals: Metalworking and coins

Ceramics and Faience

Glass and Enamels

Stone and Sculpture

Fine Art:Painting

Copying in 2 dimensions

Printing. Fine Art on Paper and Documents

A History of Patination on Bronze

Gold and Silver in Jewellery and Plate

Jewellery: Gems and Jade

Organics

Natural Materials:Ivory, Amber, and Wood

Organics: Synthetic Materials: Plastics and Textiles

Scientific Fraud and Charles Dawson

Conclusion: Problems of Conservation and Deceptive restoration

Glossary

Bibliography

 

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