The first photo shows a ubiquitous fake bank patterned after the authentic and authentically rare doorstop shown below the first photo soon being auctioned by Bertoia. The seller states that the fake bank is 6" high. Here is the verbiage from Bertoia's describing what is their lot #326 in the auction taking place on March 12th:
HALLOWEEN GIRL DOORSTOP
Very desirable Halloween Girl cast iron doorstop made by Littco Products of Littlestown, PA. Appealing young girl in her Halloween costume holding Jack-o-lantern, rare, one of only four original examples known, fabulous piece. BOOK EXAMPLE. Provenance: Jeanne Bertoia Collection 14 1/4" x 8 1/2". (Exc.-Pristine Cond.)
The lot has been estimated to sell for between $20,000-30,000.
Fakes, etc.
I'll begin populating this page with photos of reproductions, fakes and fantasy items as I see them listed on eBay, Etsy and other such sites. Hopefully, collectors will refer to this page to minimize the occasions reproductions, fakes and fantasy items are unknowingly purchased. If you see something on this page that was sold to you purporting to be a vintage item, immediately send it back for a full refund.
