Souvenir Ware from Pau post 1930’s. It reads “URBIS PALLUDUM ET GENTIS” translated from the latin means Safeguard of the city and the Nation Ancient decorative copper comes in many shapes and sizes, many different decorations, including dates and coats of arms. What to look for in ancient decorative copper. 1. The patina – generally rich and with signs of wear and age. True antique … Continue reading Souvenir or True Antique? What to look for in Ancient Copper, not everything is what it seems to be.