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The replica Difference Engine No. 2 in the Science Museum, London.

The proper definition of replica is "a copy made by the person who made the original", though it is now commonly used to refer to any copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original. Replicas are often used for historical purposes, such as being placed in a museum. Sometimes the original never existed. For example, Difference Engine No. 2, designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th century, was reconstructed from original drawings studied by Allan Bromley in the 1980s and is now on display at the Science Museum in London, England. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (from wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Replica may refer to: Replica, a copy of an item. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Part of Babbages Difference engine, assembled after his death by Babbages son, using parts found in his laboratory. ... Charles Babbage (26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English mathematician, philosopher, mechanical engineer and (proto-) computer scientist who originated the idea of a programmable computer. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Allan Bromley (died 2002) was an Australian historian of computing. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... Science Museum The Science Museum on Exhibition Road, Kensington, London, is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area...

However, replicas have often been used illegally for forgery, counterfeits, fakes especially of money & coins, but also commercial merchandise such as designer label clothing, luxury bags & accessories, and last but not least: luxury watches. In arts or historic cars, replica is used for a non-original recreation, sometimes hiding its real identity. Forgery is the process of making or adapting objects or documents (see false document), with the intention to deceive. ... For other uses, see Counterfeit (disambiguation). ... Look up fake in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Tommy Hilfiger brand is an example of a designer label. ... This page is about timekeeping devices. ...

Because of gun ownership restrictions in some locales, gun collectors often create non-functional legal replicas of illegal firearms. Such replicas are also preferred to real firearms when used as a prop in a stage performance, generally for safety reasons. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Gun politics. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

See also

• Fake
• Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH "good to know" "counterfeiting"
• Ship replica
• Replica shirt
• T-Rex Replica guitar effects pedal
• Replica watch

Look up fake in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH is the Swiss watch industrys leading trade association. ... A Ship replica is a reconstruction of a no longer existing ship. ... Replica shirts, literaly replicas of the shirts won by sportsmen, are most commonly found in the football (soccer) market, with increased popularity after the commercialisation of football in the 1990s. ... T-Rex Engineering ApS is a manufacturer of hand-made electric guitar effects pedals. ... A replica watch or counterfeit watch is a copy of an authentic timepiece bearing the name of a prestigious brand. ...

External links

• Difference Engine No. 2 replica at the Science Museum, London