|
|
|
| How to Post Photos | Want to be a Moderator? |
|
|
|
| How to Post Photos | Want to be a Moderator? |
|
 SMP Silver Salon Forums
 Silver Jewelry
 amerind or african?
|
 SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! |
next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: amerind or african? |
|
vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 03-30-2006 09:47 AM
  
Another item in my 'collection' that I can't figure out. Handmade silver, but is it American Indian or African? Unmarked except the #3 as shown. Any thoughts?  IP: Logged |
|
tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 03-30-2006 04:25 PM
Vathek, I have picked up a couple of pieces in Africa and have noticed that they are generally unmarked, as yours is except for the 3. I don't know much about Amerind silver. Try posting a close-up of the design to see if some one recognizes it. Tom IP: Logged |
|
FWG Posts: 845 |
posted 03-31-2006 01:22 PM
I'd say it's likely impossible to say for sure based on that one photo. My first reaction was Pacific, possibly Philippines. But it could be African; I'd say less likely Native American but couldn't rule it out based on what I can see. Or it could possibly even be South American or Asian. As Tom suggests, photos showing the whole design might help -- but it looks like a fairly generic design, so it might not even then. IP: Logged |
|
vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 04-01-2006 03:53 PM
here's another photo. It's a repeated pattern, somewhat crudely done.  IP: Logged |
|
tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 04-01-2006 06:21 PM
I have seen similar patterns on Afrcian cloth, wooden sculpture and even soap stone boxes, so if I had to pick, I would say "African." However, I think FWG is right: the design is too generic to be unequivically from one region. Tom IP: Logged |
|
vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 04-02-2006 09:10 AM
thanks for the replies. I was hoping the 3 would trigger something. Another piece of unknown origin. sigh IP: Logged |
|
Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 04-03-2006 07:30 PM
It doesn't look like Native American to me. Is that definitely a "3" or could it be a foreign character? IP: Logged |
|
vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 04-04-2006 12:33 PM
Well I've actually found a hallmark on it, tho it is slightly smaller than 1/16". Still doesn't tell me much, but I wonder why someone can make a punch that small that would 'convey' a certain amount of information yet the design of the bracelet seems rather crude.  IP: Logged |
|
FWG Posts: 845 |
posted 04-04-2006 04:05 PM
I can't really make it out from the photo -- is it Arabic? IP: Logged |
|
tmockait Posts: 963 |
posted 04-04-2006 06:22 PM
If you cannot get a clear photo of the mark, then try and draw it and post the drawing or at least describe it. I suspect it will reveal a great deal about the piece. Tom IP: Logged |
|
vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 03-29-2007 01:35 PM
I've gotten a new camera and thought I'd give this another try, even tho I don't know if the pics are that much clearer.  IP: Logged |
All times are ET | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a
|
1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums. 2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development). 3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post. |
|
copyright © 1993 - 2022
SM Publications
All Rights Reserved. Legal & Privacy Notices |