author
T. G. Wakeling
Best known for a lively early 20th-century guide to spotting fake Egyptian artifacts, this writer brought a practical, curious eye to the world of antiquities. The result is a book that feels both scholarly and accessible, especially for general readers intrigued by museums, collecting, and forgery.
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Forged Egyptian Antiquities
by T. G. Wakeling
About the author
Little biographical information about T. G. Wakeling is readily confirmed from major public sources, but the author is clearly associated with Forged Egyptian Antiquities, first published in 1912.
That book examines counterfeit Egyptian objects and the trade in spurious antiquities, explaining how fakes were made and sold and how buyers might learn to recognize them. Its long afterlife in digitized archives and reprints suggests that Wakeling's work has remained useful to readers interested in Egyptology, collecting, and the history of forgery.
Because reliable personal details are scarce, it is safest to remember Wakeling through the subject matter itself: a sharp, cautionary look at the fascination—and deception—surrounding ancient Egyptian artifacts.