Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How do antique experts prove a discovery is the real deal? In this clip from Antiques Down Under, we sit down with antiquarian Elizabeth Syber to unpack an incredible find: a pristine, 140-year-old colonial lithograph of the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880.
Elizabeth shares her step-by-step process for authenticating rare prints, from identifying modern halftone dots using an eyepiece to examining original color preservation and historical printmaker marks (like C. Troedel & Co.). Discover the thrilling world of antique dealing, historical preservation, and what it really takes to confirm a rare piece of Australian history.
How do antique experts prove a discovery is the real deal? In this clip from Antiques Down Under, we sit down with antiquarian Elizabeth Syber to unpack an incredible find: a pristine, 140-year-old colonial lithograph of the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880.
Elizabeth shares her step-by-step process for authenticating rare prints, from identifying modern halftone dots using an eyepiece to examining original color preservation and historical printmaker marks (like C. Troedel & Co.). Discover the thrilling world of antique dealing, historical preservation, and what it really takes to confirm a rare piece of Australian history.
