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I have a 24" diameter heavy brass plate with I believe arabic writing and strange looking antelopes and a very unique design. On the back it stamped...NURETIN SEMIZ...GUZELIS...ANKARA. Do you have any info on a piece such as this? Thank you, Jim
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Not sure, but I would be very suspicious. Suspect it is unlikely to be old, and apparently has some Turkish link - but then why Arabic unless Koranic, in which case figurative design would be most unlikely.
Nurettin (double T), Semiz and Guzelis appear to be Turkish personal names.
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Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.
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