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Small Round Brass Tray with Central Scorpio? Symbol

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by wlwhittier, May 17, 2025.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    This is 6 1/4" diameter, ~3/4" high, of ~0.025" sheet stock; it weighs ~3 1/3 oz. There is just enough evidence of hand-work to lead me to believe it wasn't machine-pressed...bicbw about that. There are numerous remnants of color in various places; red, green, white (or cream), an' perhaps black.
    I've had it for 40 years or so, but cannot recall where it was acquired. I will be grateful for all your comments, especially about the symbol in the center. Thanks for lookin'!

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    wlwhittier, May 17, 2025
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I think more likely a monogram composed of more than one letter. MT my best guess.
     
    Bronwen, May 17, 2025
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  3. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

    I’m afraid all I know is that I think it’s pretty.
     
    Born2it, May 19, 2025
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  4. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    I'm guessing you have it upside-down, and that there are waves below the letters in the monogram, and clouds above them.
     
    aaroncab, May 19, 2025
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  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    You may be right...
     
    wlwhittier, May 19, 2025
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I hadn't seen this abbreviation before. Now I know -- bicbw=but I could be wrong.

    Thanks for using it!
     
    Figtree3, May 21, 2025
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