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James K · August 10, 2011, 05:27 PM

Another clue to a repro is the presence of a serial number to comply with modern laws. Very few genuine antiques will have a serial number, and none will have a "COO", a Country of Origin marking, required by U.S. law after 1896.

Jim

August 10, 2011, 05:27 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Another clue to a repro is the presence of a serial number to comply with modern laws. Very few genuine antiques will have a serial number, and none will have a "COO", a Country of Origin marking, required by U.S. law after 1896. Jim