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How to Spot a Fake

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  • How to Spot a Fake: Pottery Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 1:59 PM ET

    Pottery encompasses earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. But finding an authentic item involves an arduous search. "Treasure Detectives" host Curtis Dowling provides some tips.

  • How to Spot a Fake: Furniture Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 2:51 PM ET

    Antique furniture is one of the most faked types of items. It could be a reproduction or you might have a partial original with newer additions. How can a collector tell? CNBC "Treasure Detectives" host Curtis Dowling goes over some tips.

  • How to Spot a Fake: Silver Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 2:44 PM ET

    Antique silver is among the most popular of all collectibles. But with so many centuries of items, how do collectors know they’re buying the real thing? Curtis Dowling of CNBC's "Treasure Detectives" goes over some key points.

  • How to Spot a Fake: Paintings Monday, 11 Mar 2013 | 8:35 PM ET

    Forged versions of famous paintings can make it past the experts. Curtis Dowling shows how to avoid getting fooled.

  • Is This John Lennon's Mug? Tuesday, 5 Mar 2013 | 11:26 AM ET

    A celebrity or historic event associated with an ordinary item can add incredible value to it. But how do you know it's true?

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