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Mid East Silver Tray
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:04 am
by GerryG
Re: Mid East Silver Tray
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:56 pm
by Damon
The script is Arabic but not clear
One portion looks like معدن عالم with the number 39
معدن عالم could be translated as "world metal" or "universal metal"
On balance, based on the script and the type of object - likely Moroccan
Silver plate - possibly - but could also be nickel silver(also called maillechort on a lot of Moroccan metal ware).
Hope this is helpful
Damon
Re: Mid East Silver Tray
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:55 am
by GerryG
Thanks Damon, useful information. I might get it assayed to be sure. I've handled nickel silver before and it gives off a cold bluish feel where this tray has some warmth and depth. Hard to say anything without properly struck assay hallmarks. Thanks again. Gerry