mason's were one of my 1st 'phases'.i changed directions and stashed them in an antique trunk .i haveno idea if they're real,but if someone were to happen upon them i'm sure the assumption would be made.i am drawn to the lightning version and ended with 20 or so zincs as 'combined shipping' or package lots.it's nice to be informed.i love your posts,now you have my head spinning whether i was 'duped'.i didn't pay 'antique' prices,but still,if they are repros it makes me wonder if they were aware of it or not.(you wanna buy some?) dave