antique tray "NEED INFO AND VALUE!!!!"

By DEARPRUDENCE3, 25 March, 2013
Description

i have an old metal tray with engravings on it of three rows of men in the very middle is an animal figure. i read a little online about the assyrians and babylonian people draw pictures of this type of thing as a symbol of power. i would like to know more about this tray and the value of it.

Category
Other
Medium
i think copper
Distinguishing marks
three rows of en and an animal of some sort in the middle
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
12 1/2 in. long 6 in. w
Date Period
possibly ad bc
Weight
1lbs
Price Paid (If known)
found in box of junk at yard sale so maybe $4
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Maverick1971

12 years 3 months ago

It appears to be Brass or Gold plate on brass or copper, that is the one thing that I'm pretty sure about. The way you can tell is the size of the plate and the weight. Copper is much lighter than brass and weight is the best way to see. If it is solid material and weight is more than you think compare it to another metal or tin of the same size also check it to see that a magnet doesn't stick to it. If it's brass or copper it is very likely to be 19th century by the time of the early 1900's to 1920 the cost of brass made items transfer to cheaper metal. As far as finding out what it's use is that is all in the weight while I'm not sure 100% It's appearance is that Of a tool for making printed leather or horse hide. The animal looks like a dragon which is hand in hand with Japanese culture.

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i tried the magnet to it and it did not stick. do you think its valueable or just an old tray? either way i want to keep it . i just wanted some type of enlightenment on it.

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I'm sure that it's going to have value by design. There are collectors who are going to pay for anything for adding to the collection of items that are preferred by their likeness. It's going to be a good to have around if you need to get up some cash. Don't know what to say about the value.

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