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<p>[QUOTE="ola402, post: 2124224, member: 182"]I don't know squat about this subject matter, but I have to ask. In the factory where these were made, what would be happening there? Is there just one Tom Moore mould or would there be several to increase the production numbers? Would the mould be thoroughly cleaned after each use? After the bust is taken out of the mould, what does the worker do to "finish" it? Is it like glass where the repeated use of the mould results in a reduction in the crispness of the end product? Is it like glass in that someone "finishes" it to improve the overall appearance after it comes out of the mould? </p><p><br /></p><p>Because I agree with joy, the busts look a little different. My observation comes from the eyes mostly and some other facial features. But not enough differences to suggest a knock off by another company. The OP's bust looks as if someone went over the bust with a damp sponge after it came out of the mould and thus smoothed over some of the facial features. I know it could be the photo, but if you look at the eyes, it looks really different. Other slight differences are apparent to me as well. But it seems as if the OP has his asking price and it also seems reasonable. So maybe just moving along is best. BWDIK?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ola402, post: 2124224, member: 182"]I don't know squat about this subject matter, but I have to ask. In the factory where these were made, what would be happening there? Is there just one Tom Moore mould or would there be several to increase the production numbers? Would the mould be thoroughly cleaned after each use? After the bust is taken out of the mould, what does the worker do to "finish" it? Is it like glass where the repeated use of the mould results in a reduction in the crispness of the end product? Is it like glass in that someone "finishes" it to improve the overall appearance after it comes out of the mould? Because I agree with joy, the busts look a little different. My observation comes from the eyes mostly and some other facial features. But not enough differences to suggest a knock off by another company. The OP's bust looks as if someone went over the bust with a damp sponge after it came out of the mould and thus smoothed over some of the facial features. I know it could be the photo, but if you look at the eyes, it looks really different. Other slight differences are apparent to me as well. But it seems as if the OP has his asking price and it also seems reasonable. So maybe just moving along is best. BWDIK?[/QUOTE]
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