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... saw there was a lot of discussion about the Russian finesse here and the conclusion was it was not connected in any way. I asked a friend who left Iran just after the Shah was overthrown to decipher the text but he could not read it and he is a fluent speaker. You are probably right in that I need ...

Hi, It is Persian (Iran). The number 84 (digit 4 differs from Arabic usage and typical for Farsi) indicating the fineness (.840) has been discussed here; sometimes wrongly associated with Russian 84 Zolotnik, a myth based on very short ...

Hi, It is obviously a Kiddush goblet .Number 84 and marks with text in Arabic alphabet indicate it was made in Persia (Iran), not in Russia. 84 standard is not Russian zolotnik, but 84% silver standard (.840).This has already been discussed. Most of Persian Jews left Iran. Similar ...

Hi,
It was made in Persia (Iran).Standard 84 has been discussed here; contrary to often quoted misconception number 84 has nothing to do with Russian 84 zolotnik (.875).
It is simply .840 fineness.

Regards

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I have this tray that I believe is either from Egypt or Iran, but could possibly be froM somewhere else. Can anyone help? Thank you.

... depending on the region Please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Arabic_numerals The 2 which appears like an inverted heart is typical of Iran, Pakistan and parts of India where Urdu script once was common Iranian silver seems to be almost always marked 84 with words in Persian. 925 is ...

I have seen these marks attributed to Iran/Persia, I think mostly because of the radiant sun around the maker's mark, which also appear on the national arms. I think it's a reasonable guess; the Latin letters in the maker's mark could well have been used during the post-1925 modernization era.

... (with the tray) poet by the name Mullah Ahmad Naraaghi, who, when not writing poetry was acting as the most influential Shia cleric in early Qajar Iran, declaring holy war against the Russians among other exploits. Outside Iran he is very obscure today, but inside Iran still very much of the moment. ...

Hi,
Yes,it is Persia (Iran) because of characteristic numeral 4 in Farsi (Iranian) alfabeth, different from Arabaic.
Flower shaped mark (upside down) is silver standard 84.
It has been discussed as possible old Russian 84 zolotnik standard, but more likely it is simply 840 fineness.
Regards

Arabic 90 on the right meaans it is .900 solid silver fineness.
I suppose an Arab could decipher the meaning if the text is in Arabic. But if it is Farsi, spoken in Iran, an Arab could not read it.
Try to find people around you who are familiar with Arabic and Farsi.
Regards

A bit of a strange scene ,my guess is some where in India, or Iran.

Guido.

... inscriptions in Arabic alphabet (not sure about the language, possibly Pashto/Afghani). Although, it was identified as not Persian by someone from Iran. Would anyone recognize the marks? I am quite curious. Thanks, in advance. ps: if the image is not visible, let me know. best, Marta https://ibb.co/BPpRqQy

Hi Members Are these symbols,the makers marks,or just decoration,the items look to be silver,are they from Iran,Persia,Pakistan or India ? Kind Regards Guido. https://i.imgur.com/2VC4JNn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ZJojYWn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3ycmB72.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TFBPzlj.jpg

I can't read the inscription, unfortunately, perhaps someone will be able to decipher it. ::: I'm almost positive this case is very close to sterling silver, I'm guessing that there is a slight difference between the machines due to slight errors in calibration, the fineness of 87.5% is to be expect...

I should also add that both store owners explained to me that XRF analyzers can only penetrate a small distance past the surface (a few microns), and are routinely fooled by silver-plated items which have a layer of silver plating that is thicker than the depth of penetration. I would like to know i...

Hi Aguest, The dimensions of the case are 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" so based on your description and with the way the elastic band is oriented, I think this would be a cigarette case. I think the presence of the elastic band would also indicate the piece was made somewhat more recently? I went to a ...

Do you happen to know the dimensions of the case? :: If the case is around 3 inches in length, it would be a cigarette case :: However, if it is 5 or 6 inches in length, it could be a cigar case, I was just wondering about the dimensions of the case, this is quite a luxurious item indeed. :: I have ...

If you look on the inside of the cigarette case, do you see any small hallmarks, or any marks at all? You should see the number "84" which corresponds to 87.5 percent fineness, which means the measuring equipment and the silversmith are both exactly correct. The detail on this cigarette ca...

This is a Persian (Iranian) cigarette case which comes from the estate of a pilot who appeared to have traveled extensively throughout Iran in the 1970's prior to the revolution. It is unmarked but it was tested with a bench top XRF ...

Hi,
Wine set (Is it 40 or 80 lashes for drinking ?).
84 was discussed here:
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=53318&p=168304&hilit=84+iran#p168304

I think it is silver but I would be tempted to test the tray and the bottle.
Regards