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- Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:19 am
- Forum: Middle East
- Topic: ? on Silver Box Mark looks Persian or Indian? Sansrkit?
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? on Silver Box Mark looks Persian or Indian? Sansrkit?
The box is typical of pre-WW2 Persian work. The stamped mark is the maker's mark, as official hall marking did not commence in Iran until 1967.
- Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:05 am
- Forum: Middle East
- Topic: Egyptian Dishes with Arabic Lettering-Used For?
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Egyptian Dishes with Arabic Lettering-Used For?
The dishes are for sweetmeats, nuts, dates etc. The hallmark is .900 grade silver hallmarked in Cairo in 1931.