February Pickup Thread-

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by cardguru67

That padlock is unbelievable and 100% original...I've never seen anything like it!

I just scrolled through the entire thread to see if there was another Padlock (besides the Cap Anson). I didn't see one, so I assume you are referring to it in the quote above.

That item may be unbelievable (literally) but is hardly 100% original. It was made last year, along with 40 or so others. A number have popped up recently, including one in Hunts (Lot 308) which they withdrew from the auction for not being original.

The one you cited was just re-sold on ebay for about one quarter of its original price (despite the seller being informed of its origins, he relisted it with the same misleading description). Just wanted to be sure you read through the entire thread. Another one of these will inevitably turn up soon, and wanted you + all others to be informed before considering a purchase.

I'll concede that it is a well executed and beautifully done fantasy piece. But it was not made with any intention to fool people (though it's done a pretty good job of that- present company included!)