bullyxtreme Chapter 2043: Both are fakes
Chapter 2043: Both are fakes
The layout above is the same as the reception area of other stores, except that it looks cleaner on the second floor.
Several other men in suits also followed.
Lin Ran thought they were Aaron's men at first, but if he looked carefully, they didn't seem to have a very close relationship.
The man in suit also sat down at the table.
Ke Hui obviously had no experience in entertaining others, so Lin Ran made tea and placed it on the table.
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet and awkward.
It was Aaron who spoke first: "Actually, I came here today to talk to Brother Lin about something."
Lin Ran secretly thought that something was wrong, as he really came to see him for appraisal.
But now that he has come to the door, he has no choice but to accept it.
It is indeed difficult for Lin Ran to value such commodities traded underground.
"Take out the goods, we are all our own people." Aaron said in a cold tone to the two men in suits next to him.
The two men in suits also took off their glasses, muttering to themselves.
The first time I did business with Aaron was not in a factory.
I know the goods they brought very well.
There was no abnormality when I sold it before. When I went to the factory today, I felt something was wrong.
Because Aaron actually said he would take them somewhere else.
It's actually an antique shop, and it's an antique shop that hasn't opened yet.
They knew very well that the goods they brought were fake.
I was a little worried at first, but I felt relieved when I saw that the person responsible for the appraisal was actually a boy in his early 20s.
The two people looked at each other, and then one person opened the suitcase he was dragging, took out an item from it, and placed it on the table.
Wait until the red cloth on the surface of the object is lifted.
Good thing, it turns out to be a cloisonné aromatherapy tripod.
Ke Hui also murmured in his heart.
Cloisonné, Lin Ran had helped him identify one at the previous treasure fighting meeting and explained the key points of the identification.
If this is real cloisonné, it must be expensive.
"Mr. Lin, this is it. Please help me take a look." Aaron changed his arrogant tone and said softly.
Lin Ran nodded and picked up the gloves and magnifying glass.
Lin Ran only took a brief look and realized that this was a high-quality imitation. No matter how sophisticated the imitation craftsmanship was, it was still a fake.
Seeing that Lin Ran didn't expose it directly, but had already said it tactfully, Aaron understood.
But he did not have a fit on the spot, but said to them: "Okay, take out other things too."
Then they brought out a cloisonné pastel bowl.
Both are relatively large pieces of cloisonné.
The production craftsmanship was very superb, but Lin Ran still saw through it.
The enamel glaze used on the surface of genuine cloisonne is basically imported natural ore, which is extremely precious.
From firing to shaping, a piece of cloisonné often needs to be glazed dozens of times to complete.
Therefore, the glaze color of cloisonné is clear and bright, with distinct layers.
In this regard, the high imitation product in front of you is obviously very well made. The coloring uses a unified standard, and there are no traces of mechanical processing. It should be artificially colored.
However, imported gemstones are expensive and beyond the reach of ordinary counterfeiters.
After being worn, these inferior enamel colors will form color strings and trachoma on the surface of cloisonne.
In the past, it was difficult to fake because the cloisonne processing level in the Ming and Qing dynasties was low. When inferior pigments were used, the blisters would be dense and visible at a glance.
The current level of technology can reduce trachoma to an inconspicuous level.
But it will still exist.
In addition, Lin Ran asked the two of them the year of the cloisonné.
They all answered that they were cloisonné products from the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, Lin Ran was even more certain that this was a fake.
The production process of the two cloisonne pieces is much more sophisticated than that of the Ming Dynasty cloisonne.
There are a few blisters on the glaze surface, but it is overall smooth.
It is obviously the standard for cloisonné production during the Jiaqing period.
During the Ming Dynasty, cloisonne was exclusive to the palace.
By the middle of the Qing Dynasty, cloisonne was no longer a special gift for the royal family, and a small amount of cloisonne also appeared among the people.
In order to save costs and increase market share, the design will be simplified and the carcass will be thinned.
Based on the above two points, Lin Ran judged that they did not understand fraud at all. It might be that the master of counterfeiting was lazy when making it, or it might be that he deliberately left flaws.
He has come to a conclusion.
But it was not revealed directly, and it is not clear what Aaron meant.
When Lin Ran finished the appraisal, Aaron asked, "Brother Lin, what's the appraisal result?"
Lin Ran did not answer, but asked the two of them: "I wonder how much money you two want to spend?"
"Although there is no specific style of cloisonné from the Ming Dynasty, it is easy to sell for 2000 yuan." One of the thin men said, "A set costs [-] yuan, and a single piece costs [-] yuan."
Lin Ran suddenly frowned: "It's so expensive."
"These are the only two items. Cloisonné is not readily available," the thin man continued.
The thin man felt very proud. He was indeed a young boy, and he managed to bluff him casually.
I thought Lin Ran would bargain with them.
Unexpectedly, Lin Ran said directly: "These two items are indeed made very carefully, but they will never be sold at this price."
Anyone who knows anything can tell that Lin Ran has actually given the identification result.
Suddenly, the two people's hearts skipped a beat.
"Little brother, don't talk nonsense." The thin man stared at Lin Ran with sharp eyes.
Aaron sneered, and he understood. He put his feet up and lit a cigarette.
The two people next to him were startled at this action.
The thin man quickly put the things away and said, "Since you don't plan to take it, we'll leave."
Just as he was about to pack things up, Aaron said coldly: "Wait a minute."
The two people's movements seemed to be paused for an instant.
Another slightly fatter man smiled and said, "Brother Long, is there anything else you can do?"
"The goods you sold me last time were all fake." It seemed that Aaron hadn't told them what happened before, and he planned to take the stolen goods today.
Antique circles do have rules for cutting.
However, not everyone will suffer the consequences of being dumb.
Aaron is obviously not this kind of person.
"Brother Long, don't listen to this little brother's nonsense. How old is he?" the thin man said quickly.
Before Aaron could speak, Ke Hui cursed: "You don't have eyes. Do you know who this is? This is Lin Xiaoren. There is no one with a better vision than him within a hundred miles."
"Master Lin?"
The two looked at each other. Although they would not do business with people from Panjiayuan, they had heard about Panjiayuan's new treasure appraisal genius.
Now that they had broken up, Aaron was not polite and said, "We have been cooperating for so long, do I owe you any money?"
The expressions of the two people became obviously tense.
But they are also veterans of shopping malls and know that they must stay calm at times like this.
The sitting man glanced at Aaron and said with a smile: "Brother Long is a generous man and has never owed us anything."