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  1. alchord

    alchord New Member

    I was looking for a forum to get help identifying a couple of items I have from my grandparents. I am a carpenter in Arizona with no expertise in antiques so cannot add anything to the conversation. If this is the wrong path to go down just let me know.
     
    alchord, Jun 7, 2020
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  2. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    That's what we do, post away!
     
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  3. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Here is a place to share and learn, no pressure. :)
    Welcome to the Forum!
     
    i need help, Jun 7, 2020
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Welcome! You'll find lots of knowledgable people here who will be happy to be of assistance.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jun 7, 2020
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Greetings, alchord!
     
    Bakersgma, Jun 7, 2020
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  6. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Welcome! Many things discussed are not antiques so ask away! A carpenter could probably shed some light on some things too!
     
    say_it_slowly, Jun 7, 2020
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi and WELCOME, @alchord !!! Pick the forum/s that best match what you want help with, then post away with your images, full size, please!!!! We're always eager to help!!!
     
    Aquitaine, Jun 7, 2020
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  8. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    If you have problems with photos, let us know. Size needs to be 1MB or under.
    Welcome to the board.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jun 7, 2020
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  9. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Welcome on ... board ;), alchord:joyful:
     
    kyratango, Jun 8, 2020
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  10. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Alchord!

    Welcome to Antiquers...........:cat:

    Just your questions will add much to the conversation.......we await with anticipation!!:cat:

    And to add to the advice on the photos you post, choose FULL image, not thumbnail.

    We're waiting!:p
     
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  11. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    WELCOME Alchord !!! ... Joy. :)
     
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  12. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Welcome:)
     
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  13. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum, Alchord.
     
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  14. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
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  15. alchord

    alchord New Member

    Thank you so much for the welcome. The first item is a wood plate/bowl which is beautifully carved. My grandparents were missionaries for a year in Ethiopia and Madagascar in the 1950s and were given gifts when they left and also bought items in their travels. I have a closer photo but is over 1 mb. Second is a powder horn with what looks like an ironwood stopper and thin embossed leather wrap and strap. I did not see any similar styling on line. Does not really look used and I wonder if it may be a souvenir rather than original.
     

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  16. alchord

    alchord New Member

    Detail pics
     

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  17. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    @alchord.
    You would do better to start a new thread in the Antique Discussion forum for your two items.

    You can put both in your question.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jun 14, 2020
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  18. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I would guess the plate is from Madagascar, but you will get more eyes on it if you start a new thread. Please click on 'full image' when you post photos.

    https://www.antiquers.com/threads/posting-a-thread-and-uploading-pictures.15990/
     
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  19. Figtree3

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

    Welcome, @alchord ! Clutteredcloset49 and Any Jewelry made some good suggestions. Your questions will have better visibility if you post in the Antique Discussion forum that is located on the listing page of all the forums on this site. Not everybody checks this Introductions section. And people like to help!
     
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