Mechanical Forgeries based on an Authentic Exemplars. Beatles, Hendrix, Bowie (based on a fake)...

Hello All,

We have just seen an another example of forged Beatles signatures created by a mechanical device based on a set of authentic examples. I have discovered the following Bowie. I have seen Beatles, Hendrix, Bowie...what have you seen created by mechanical means or other from authentic examples?

EDIT TO ADD: The "Bowie" used here is not genuine - this is the work of "UKBlue". It has been suggested this is a stamp because of the pooled ink and lack of flow lines..

Views: 422

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by sling on July 11, 2017 at 6:18am

who manufactures these machines
?

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 11, 2017 at 9:51am

We don't know all the processes that are used. At one point, it was thought that the were signed by a mat cutter like the ones used by framing companies to cut intricate designs. They could easily be done by a plotter, or perhaps one of the new high-tech Autopens.

The people creating them aren't volunteering what they use.

Permalink Reply by sling on July 11, 2017 at 1:00pm

so these machines are made at home instead of being bought prefabricated?

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 11, 2017 at 1:39pm

Sling,

I just checked the Thomas Guide and couldn't find the category "Forgery Tools & Supplies," so maybe so. 

Actually, I think they're simply adapted from common equipment intended to be used for non-nefarious purposes.

Permalink Reply by Dave B on July 11, 2017 at 11:12am

Scary.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 11, 2017 at 1:14pm

Indeed, very scary. Thankfully, this "Bowie" stamp(?) is based on a fake signature! 

Permalink Reply by Paul on July 11, 2017 at 2:28pm
Even the amount of people on ebay , pre printing real signatures is enough to annoy collectors.

RSS

© 2025   Created by Steve Cyrkin, Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service