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Use Black Light to Authenticate Antiques

Posted at 09:35, 18/05/2009 by JodyK

Black, or ultraviolet light, is a good, though not perfect way to help collectors authenticate antiques. You don’t need any fancy equipment to

do this - just a handheld or even keychain black light will do the trick.

There are numerous types of antiques you can check this way.

For example, you can use black light to check a piece of porcelain for repairs. Most obvious is the way modern paint will glow in the dark under black light. This will help you detect touch-ups and repaints, in particular.

Black light works in a similar way with postcards, photos, books and almost all paper products. Old print will not glow under ultraviolet light, while modern dyes and bleaches will show fluorescent.

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