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Title: any idea where this came from
Post by: kevo251 on July 25, 2012, 08:53:18 PM

Does anyone know what this is?

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: KC on July 25, 2012, 09:25:55 PM

To answer your original questions "any idea where this came from?"  Yes, Portugal!  :)

Does it have holes in the top?

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: rockandrollrods on July 26, 2012, 01:00:50 AM

Does it have a lid on the top approximately 3"-4" in diameter? If so, I would guess that a candle goes in there, and the holes are make neat designs with the candlelight. Looks Portuguese to me anyways. ;)

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: KC on July 26, 2012, 01:21:56 AM

Need dimensions, place a coin next to it for size comparison, etc.

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: cogar on July 26, 2012, 04:24:54 AM

Thats the same item as in the "China" post.

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 26, 2012, 05:28:57 AM

Guessing...incense burner?

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: mart on July 26, 2012, 10:11:06 AM

As I read it,, painted in Portugal, MIH at the bottom,, Made in Holland ??  There are so many things like this imported and shipped all over the world that you just have to follow the trail !! 

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: KC on July 26, 2012, 02:11:10 PM

Thanks cogar....went and looked at the post.

As put there....it does look like the lid to something....but if not found out....it is a paper weight.

The poster doesn't seem to come back with answers.

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: kevo251 on July 26, 2012, 02:47:06 PM

Its about 10 inches in diamater and about 8 in in height what about the name NAN FREITAS?

Title: Re: any idea where this came from
Post by: wendy177 on July 26, 2012, 07:35:13 PM

Your piece was  Hand Painted in Portugal For Nan Freitas Imports      that is the name of the Import company who had this made, That is who you will need to research, looked quick & got one hit   http://www.replacements.com/webquote/NFINFI1.htm