Large Pewter (?) Tray with Hookah Smoker and Lady

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by AntiqueBytes, Feb 9, 2023.

  1. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    I found this interesting tray with some surface carving creating a two-tone effect.

    It is 19 inches across and about a 1/2" to 3/4" deep. I have two by the same artist but very different. I was told they have a Persian origin and the technique is called halamzani, meaning "Artistic Persian Hand Engraving on Metals" to basically quote an old thread I believe from here.

    I am not sure of the metal but it has two tones, a brass gold one that fills out the "carved" areas. I also am not sure of the origin or age.


    HookahwithLady1sm.jpg HookahwithLady2sm.jpg HookahwithLady3sm.jpg
     
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like it is chased and not engraved and probably tinned brass/copper tray.
     
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  4. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    I had to look that word up: "Chasing is a process whereby the front surface of a metal object is decorated by indenting the metal without cutting or engraving the surface." from

    https://www.langantiques.com/

    Do you think that it's brass or copper dipped in tin? Not sure how these are made. If the brass or copper shows through, wouldn't that be engraving?
     
  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    The design was chased and dipped into hot tin,you can see some of the lines where the tin was not completely removed.I can't tell if it is brass or copper from the photos
     
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  6. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

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