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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;leeddie, post: 199050, member: 3680&quot;]I purchased this plaque about 12 years ago and have not been able to find any info.&nbsp; I believe it dates from either late 19th or early 20th century (1st quarter) but those are guesses.&nbsp; Another guess is that it hails from Europe. I hope that someone knows what it is (other than decorative). Such as where it might have been produced, factory work or an individual artisan. The caly was molded using one&#039;s hands as can be seen on the back where finger prints are evident.&nbsp; At first I thought it was metal, but it is some clay product.&nbsp;&nbsp; Measure 11&quot;w x 7 3/4&quot;h x 7/8&quot; at the thickest part.&nbsp; The clay is a dirty white or grayish color and appears to be low fire, the decoration is raised and painted in oils.&nbsp; &nbsp; The only markings I see are located top center written in pencil &quot;Er&quot; and under that 50 (can&#039;t make out the next character and then two numbers 113 and 103.&nbsp; The 103 [ATTACH=full]56818[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]56819[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]56820[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]56821[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]56822[/ATTACH] has been crossed out.&nbsp; One reason I believe the piece is of europe origin is the style in which the numbers are written.&nbsp; </p><p>Any info would be appreciated.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>thank you,</p><p>Eddie[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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