Who can tell me the history of these bowls?
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Rita
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They are made out of wood with extraordinary workmanship. More like handmade. The circles had some kind of writing in the center. I'm not sure what language it is.
a goodwill find they are sooo pretty. I can tell that they had been sitting on a shelf for a good while.
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Possibly Korean???
Ginny Feeney
on Sep 10, 2016
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The coins look like old Chinese money and are probably made of brass. the trays are also of the same material and will polish beautifully with Brasso or you can try something like lemons and salt to polish them. Design may be as early as 1900 but I am guessing closer to 1920's. They may have been given as a gift for prosperity.
Kathryn Wyant
on Sep 11, 2016
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It's some kind of oriental. If you know someone, ask if they know. Maybe someone over at Duke that would know.
Deanna Nassar
on Sep 11, 2016
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Hello Rita; These are definitely Asian. The Coins appear to be Genuine. They might be Japanese. They look very similar to old Japanese coins, from the 40's. Based on the photos, the Trays look like they are Copper and Brass. Most likely sold for the Tourist trade. It might be a good ide to take these trays to an Asian local take out place, and ask someone there. Honestly, that would be a good way to see what others think. Also, if you have a large store that sells Asian foods and Asian goods, that would be an Excellent place to take these Trays, as someone is bound to know exactly what they are for, and where they are from!! I hope that this helps you!! Take Care :-)
Sunny C
on Sep 11, 2016
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Be careful, they may be valuable. Check them out with the Antique Road Show before trying to clean them. By cleaning them, you may lose their value if they are valuable. Good luck.
Willajc
on Sep 11, 2016
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I'm sure you could wash them with just water to get the dust off, and maybe even a drop of dish soap.
Willajc
on Sep 12, 2016
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Please don't do anything to this piece until you have it appraised! More dealers hate when you "clean" up something like this. They will tell you how to clean it safely.
Barbarajkarr
on Sep 12, 2016
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Hello Rita; Please do not clean these at all!!! Leave them the way that they are, and have someone local look at them. As far as The Antiques Road Show, I finally was able to get Tickets, after trying for over Twenty years!!!!!! You are limited to TWO items, and this is strictly enforced. Also, the wait times to see someone are absolutely Unreal. (Typically Hours and Hours) Mostly, you spend two-three minutes with a specialist. It turns out the items are not worth what you believe them to be , most times!!!! (I heard a lot of upset people) If you do decide to go that route, Good Luck!!! I am very Lucky, as what I did take was worth $$$$ and it was worthwhile for me to attend.
Sunny C
on Sep 13, 2016
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Takes some good picture, especialy of the coin/mark areas and any marking on bottoms or edges you can find. Send them to oriental antique apraisers or dealers, even museum curators where they have oriental art collections. don't ask for an 'apraisal' up front just for if they can tell you anything about them and if they have any value (an actual 'apraisal' may cost even if it is found to be worthless).You will find some on internet, especially those in California or San Fran area have good markets for this type of goods. You should get some responses with free authenticaltion and apraisal information. Give them all known provenance or information you have on their source and how/where you came about having them.
Johnchip
on Sep 16, 2016
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