Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 26845
The faking of gems in the eighteenth century
Book Section
Rudoe, J. (1992) The faking of gems in the eighteenth century. In: Why Fakes Matter, Essays on Problems of Authencity, London: British Museum Press, pp. 23–31.
ISBN/ISSN: 9780710000000 | Sinkankas/Born No.: NIS/NIB | not seen
gems, fake gems from the 18th century, gemology, gem testing
In this book, scholars from a variety of disciplines provide new evidence about some of the most significant forgers and forgeries. The reception of fakes is considered, as is their importance as evidence for the history of taste and the art market.