Are there fakes of Shenandoah pottery to be found in todays market?
Absolutely, when the market brings new items to its value forefront, people with weak minds go to work contriving new ways to steal from their fellowman. Although there is an alarming number of factious ceramic items to be had to day, representing most of American styles of pottery, most are poor matches for the style they portray. While the numbers of fakes are not plentiful one should be cautious, especially new collectors. The very best of todays fakes will not pass muster if viewed by a qualified expert in the particular tradition in question.
