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Requesting help deciphering markings. Arabic?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:24 pm
by sdiceman
I am stumped when it comes to deciphering the writing on the bottom of this covered dish. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Re: Requesting help deciphering markings. Arabic?
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:32 pm
by sdiceman
Well, I butchered that first attempt at adding photos. Lets try this again.
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Re: Requesting help deciphering markings. Arabic?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:39 am
by oel
Hi,
I believe it to (read) be metal ware مصنوعة من المعدن made in Fes فاس Morocco.
If you Google; abrcation SBA you will find a little more information.
Peter.
Source; Hallmark Research Institute World Hallmarks Volume II Middle East.
Re: Requesting help deciphering markings. Arabic?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:38 am
by sdiceman
Thank you so much, Peter. I believe you are correct. I never would have guessed the “brc” letters order in “abrcation” - I think my mind was trying to place a vowel in place of the missing “r” on the bottom of the dish, which naturally resulted in zero results. Again, thank you for taking the time to investigate and reply!
Re: Requesting help deciphering markings. Arabic?
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:06 pm
by Damon
I believe that the Arabic is عمل آلسبائ بفاس
I don't understand the middle word but it translates as "the work of (someone) in Fes"
FABRICATION SBA FES
Somone may be a family or shop name
Will post an update if I figure out the middle word
Damon