Post #272575 by uncrichie on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 4:31 PM

Try to find someone close by that has a known replica of yours. Take very exact measurements of both. You should find that if yours is the real antique it should be slightly larger in all dimensions. Cast metal especially cast iron shrink during the cooling process. Most people that cast replicas from a mould made from the original do not allow for the shrinkage and don't want to spend the money for a custom oversize mold. This may help you in your pursuit of the truth? By the way take your choice mould or mold? Uncrichie...