Antique Brass Jardinaire Hebrew?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by VintageAlways, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    Antique Brass Jardinaire Hebrew?
    Hello, I found this at an auction. It came out of an old Masonic Home that was closed down. It measures about 8 1/2" across X 5" tall. May have been used as a planter. It is dirty inside. The etching looks like Hebrew writing? There are some animal head shapes on it. I can't make out what it is. It needs a good cleaning, but I'm not sure if I should do that. Thank you for any info. I am trying to determine value, if any.
     

    Attached Files:

    VintageAlways, Aug 7, 2020
    #1
    judy likes this.
  2. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Pretty sure that's not Hebrew, looks more like Arabic. Hard to see script clearly from your photograph.
     
    blooey, Aug 7, 2020
    #2
    Bakersgma, judy, reader and 1 other person like this.
  3. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Definitely not Hebrew. Arabic would be my guess also but I’m not sure.
     
    reader, Aug 8, 2020
    #3
    judy and komokwa like this.
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, it is more like Arabic, although the text is hard to see.
    It looks Egyptian made to me. Probably not meant as a jardiniere, but as a storage vessel. You can use it any way you like of course.

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2020
    Any Jewelry, Aug 8, 2020
    #4
    reader and judy like this.
  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Aug 8, 2020
    #5
    reader and judy like this.
  6. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Looks like a spittoon to me.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Aug 8, 2020
    #6
    judy likes this.
  7. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    Thank you. I can add a better photo.
     
    VintageAlways, Aug 11, 2020
    #7
  8. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    I will add a better photo. Thank you.
     
    VintageAlways, Aug 11, 2020
    #8
  9. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

     
    VintageAlways, Aug 11, 2020
    #9
    Any Jewelry likes this.
  10. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    That is what a friend of mine said also. Thank you.
     
    VintageAlways, Aug 11, 2020
    #10
Similar Threads: Antique Brass
Forum Title Date
Metalware Antique Candleholder? Brass Strange Looking May 17, 2025
Metalware Antique brass mortar and pestle Mar 1, 2025
Metalware Antique Brass Trays, Syria? Jan 30, 2024
Metalware Antique brass photo frame, can you help with some of the letters and symbols? Dec 28, 2023
Metalware Antique brass copper pedestal urn jardinere help Sep 10, 2023

Share This Page