[Oman-L] Omani hammered copper - old or new?

[Perrycas]

very difficult. the designs are 'traditional', more or less. When I buy 
stuff I tend to buy it with the idea that I like it and am prepared to 
pay x. I used to buy things from a gentleman in Mutrah,  whose shop was 
on the harbour side of the suq, sort of a wing that went out and down to 
street level where there was a fabric shop . He was v good as he did 
understand what he was selling, an hour spent with him was always 
informative, unlike many others who just wanted to sell it to you and 
say. 'very old, very old'.

Joachim Duester wrote:
> Can anyone advise on the following question which was
> put to me today: 
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>> I would like to know how to tell the
>> difference between modern reproductions, and older,
>> or antique hammered copper items from Oman.
>> I have recently seen what appears to be old Nizwa
>> coffee pots, silver jewelry, and a sea chest
>> Is there an easy method to determine age?
>>     
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