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This
page includes some information on fakes I've seen, SylvaC in my collection,
SylvaC I'd like to have in my collection ;-) and SylvaC I have for sale.
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I have seen a number
of SylvaC fakes in antique and collectors shops in this country and also
what I believe to be fakes on Ebay. The piece I've seen most of is
the large 11" terrier, mould number 1380. The main giveaway is that
the SYLVAC and MADE IN ENGLAND marks are non-uniform, ie the letters aren't
all the same height and in a straight line as they would be if they were
stamped at the time of moulding. They appear to have the look that
they were put on by hand using a wire or something.
Further, the colours aren't the same as those used in the SylvaC factory - I have seen many matt green dogs which are a more "washed-out" shade than the original. This same colouring applies to some large jugs, mainly those with the stork handle (1960), mushroom with gnomes handle (1969) and the squirrel jug (1958). Another point is that a genuine 1380 terrier will probably cost beween £120 and £180 ($200 - $300) and the ones I've seen have been between £40 and £50. Also these haven't been advertised as SylvaC although the mark is visible on the base. And finally, look out for dogs with strange "staring" eyes - the original dogs looked slightly to one side and appeared friendly rather than sinister!! |
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At
last, some photos!
I currently have five of the set of six character jugs which form the "ROBIN HOOD" collection. I have Friar Tuck (5113), Robin Hood (5114), Sheriff of Nottingham (5115), Little John (5116) and Maid Marion (5117) and I need Allan A Dale (5118). I have three of the BLACK ELEPHANTS of varying sizes, numbers 768, 769 and 771 - 4", 6" and 8.5" high respectively. March 1999 - got the missing 770 from Ebay. I have the BLACK CATS 1086 and 1087 - 5" and 7" high and need the missing 1088 - 9" high. I am particularly keen on the animal MONEY BOXES. I have the green tortoise (5091), green frog (5097), brown bloodhound (5103), tan brown chipmunk (5105) and the yellow/brown owl (5106). I also have a few other bits and pieces that don't fit in with any other stuff, but which I just quite like. |
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I have for sale
several tankards and character jugs, the rare Harrods doorman character
jug 4497, black cat 1086, large novelty cat 5298, lop-eared rabbits 1302
and the smaller 1509 in matt beige and yellow respectively, Harry the Hare
1298 in matt beige, several vases and more animals. Please email
with any queries. Click here
to see thumbnails.
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Other money boxes,
particularly those with painted eyes.
Allan A Dale character jug (5118) mentioned above.
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Please mail
me with any questions, comments or information. (neil_kitching@yahoo.com)
I'd be pleased if you'd write with any views of the site or information I could include. |
