I tried to upload a picture but it was kicked back. Will look at it again and try to downsize the picture. But I'm hoping to find someone who understands all the writing and symbols on the clip. I believe it is bronze. It has a picture of a ship on one side and a face on the other. There is also what appears to be an inscribed name inside. Also inside is an "antelope or goat" symbol maybe with a date under it I believe. Also some numbers inside it. I can email anybody who wants to receive a picture to look at. Thanks in advance for any help.

Ace

If you need help posting an image here, I do know just the right person who can help instructing you in how to do it.

I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

Ace

I will let jrebel7 know about your question. She explains posting images here really well!

Hi there Ace High. Clough let me know you would like information on how to resize and post images. I tend to be an "A to Z" person so please don't be offended by my step by step. I may post on two posts. I type like I talk... a lot! LOL

Have you saved these images to a file on your computer? You should have a file perhaps 'MY PICTURES" where you can save images. If the images are attachments on your e-mails, you should be able to left click to choose each, right click and and it will give you the option to open or save as. Click on "Save As" and it will give you the options of where you can save it.....you should see My Documents, My Music, My pictures, etc. Best to save in "My Pictures" as a .jpg file. If you click on My Documents, you should see as you scroll down, a yellow folder that says "My Pictures" on the list. Open that folder to "Save your image as" and type in name then click enter. It will save it in that folder.

Bring up "MY PICTURES" folder where you image is saved. Left click on image once (this chooses it, does not open it) then right click on it. Run your cursor over "OPEN WITH", it should show you several choices...if you see Microsoft Photo Editor, left click to open. Your image will show up in that program on your screen. At the top of that screen, you will see File, Edit, View, Image, etc. Left click on IMAGE, it should have a drop down box giving options, left click on "RESIZE" There will be a box that appears that shows the size of your image. On the right side it will show UNITS... on the drop down box you can choose inches or pixels, choose pixels. On this site, when you choose "GO ADVANCED", that is where you can add the image and to do so, the image cannot be larger than 750 pixels. On mine, whatever is largest, height or width, I change it to 400 and the smaller measure changes automatically. As long as the largest dimension, whether height or width is not over 750 pixels, the image should upload nicely. Your choice of size up to 750.

Once you have done this, PLEASE got to File and choose "SAVE AS"... you can name that image the same as original but add the word at the end as resized. That way you retain the larger image but also have one you can post. If you want the image to be fairly large, you can go with the 750 pixels, I have used 600 but generally choose 400. That is just personal preference.

Second Part of instructions Ace High. Hope this helps.

If I have not left out a step in the instructions, this should allow you to resize your image to allow you to post using "Go Advanced" on the "Answer this Question" box in which I am typing. I will apologize ahead for mistakes I might have made as I have typed.
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Ok, I am operating on the assumption that you have now resized your photo, saved it in a file folder and are ready to post.

Right after my post, there will be a box as you know already of course (and forgive me if I am being too elementary in my instructions... that is the only way I can do things... A to Z.

On "Answer this Question: click on "Answer this Question: click on ". Type whatever description, discussion or details you want the viewer to see in the first box then scroll down (do not submit yet), you will see “Additional Options” the first part will have boxes with check marks in them. Make sure the first three are checked. Scroll down, the next box will say "Manage Attachments". Type whatever description, discussion or details you want the viewer to see in the first box then scroll down (do not submit yet), you will see “Additional Options” the first part will have boxes with check marks in them. Make sure the first three are checked. Scroll down, the next box will say "Manage Attachments". Left click on that. A box will come up that says "Browse Button" First box will say upload file from your computer with a "Additional Options". Left click on Browse button. Box will come up:
Choose File
Look in: (on this one, you scroll to find the folder that holds your image, open it, then left click to select image you have resized. Click Open. It will place the information of location of said image, Left Click on upload. Wait just a few moments. When it is finished, X out that screen, you will be on "Manage Attachments" area and it will show just above where it says "Submit Answer". This should then show text you typed in first box and below that, image you selected and uploaded. I sure hope I haven't left out a step. As I said, if I have, we can get back on track another way. I will help in anyway I can.

Please don't let this frustrate you. It took me awhile and the patience of other posters helping me to learn how to post images. Best to you!

Ace High, I am looking forward to seeing your post with image. It sounds interesting.

Hi, I hope the following web site has pictures -- Ace's space (http://acehigh4553.spaces.live.com) -- I'm trying to understand all the writing on the item. Thanks for the help from the club members for trying to get me to understand how to attach pictures.
Ace

Hi, Ace High!

I did have to merge your two questions together because otherwise things would get kind of confusing. It's best to have everything about your original question on one thread. I will return sometime later this evening to see what I can do about the images. Thanks!

Hi, I hope the following web site has pictures -- Ace's space (http://acehigh4553.spaces.live.com) -- I'm trying to understand all the writing on the item. Thanks for the help from the club members for trying to get me to understand how to attach pictures.
Ace

Hi there! Have you checked your private messages? I sent a short one regarding the images. Let me know. Thanks.

Pssst why not host them on Photobucket and link from there ;)

I remember when I first joined this site and didn't know how to do a lot of things! It really was kind of embarrassing! I did have to ask someone about how to post images also.

Anyway, here is one of the images that I found on the site that you have listed. I have also enhanced it a little so that things are easier to see.

Here is also your image of the whole "clip", as you call it. Is there a reason that you call it a clip? I think that it is some kind of ornament. How large is it, please?

Pssst why not host them on Photobucket and link from there ;)


I would if I wasn't so clueless -- Ace. But I will try to "locate" the photobucket. Thanks for all the help.

Sorry, I forgot to give a general discription. The item seems to made of bronze. The round face part is 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The "hanger" part is 3/4 inches tall. It has a spring inside holding the front and back together. When pressed open I guess you could support a some sheets of papers. I really have no clue what to call it. A paper weight maybe? I guess my pictures didn't tell the whole story. I get the impression it may be a gift type item!? It has a name? Inside (see photos posted earlier) with some sort of logo with a date. I don't know the significance of the image of the ship on the flip side. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ace

Ace, I resized and lightened a few of your images of the Greek Wall Clip. I won't add the ones Clough already did. I resized to 450 so if they are not large enough here, we can go back and resize again. Hope this helps. Very interesting piece.

Thanks for all the help. BTW, the table that Clough re-did in the Arts thread was great. There is no way I would have believed the before and after photos were of the same table. Also the statues. Amazing work. -- Ace

I tried to upload a picture but it was kicked back. Will look at it again and try to downsize the picture. But I'm hoping to find someone who understands all the writing and symbols on the clip. I believe it is bronze. It has a picture of a ship on one side and a face on the other. There is also what appears to be an inscribed name inside. Also inside is an "antelope or goat" symbol maybe with a date under it I believe. Also some numbers inside it. I can email anybody who wants to receive a picture to look at. Thanks in advance for any help.

Ace

Thanks to Clough and Jan for help in getting pictures posted on site further down. -- Ace

jrebel7 has posted images that I didn't find. Great job, jrebel7! In my opinion, I think that we should concentrate on what those Greek words mean and also what this thing is really called. Is it a clasp or medallion of some kind? I have no doubt, that somewhere on the Internet, there will be found to be a similar type of object or maybe another example of the object itself. But, we just need to find the right words to search for it.

Ancient Ships: The Ships of Antiquity - Roman Galleons (http://www.artsales.com/Ancient%20Ships/mRomanGalleons.htm)

I found a link to some interestingly similar Roman coins at the above link. I know it does not solve your mystery, but hopefully it is a clue? Perhaps just a Roman influence on the Greek item in your pictures?

This link talks about similar items... and about the ship on your item... PearlShops4U Ebay Treasures & Research: 1947 Greek Medallions (http://pearlshops4u.blogspot.com/2006/03/1947-greek-medallions.html) It still seems to be unclear what the actual purpose of the item is.

jrebel7 has posted images that I didn't find. Great job, jrebel7! In my opinion, I think that we should concentrate on what those Greek words mean and also what this thing is really called. Is it a clasp or medallion of some kind? I have no doubt, that somewhere on the Internet, there will be found to be a similar type of object or maybe another example of the object itself. But, we just need to find the right words to search for it.

Sorry, Clough.
Did I mention that I was a bit clueless in the use of some of the stuff available. LOL. When I started to upload the first picture. I thought it would take all the photos. But somehow I ended up opening another album. My bad -- Ace :)

Ancient Ships: The Ships of Antiquity - Roman Galleons (http://www.artsales.com/Ancient%20Ships/mRomanGalleons.htm)

I found a link to some interestingly similar Roman coins at the above link. I know it does not solve your mystery, but hopefully it is a clue? Perhaps just a Roman influence on the Greek item in your pictures??

This link talks about similar items... and about the ship on your item...PearlShops4U Ebay Treasures & Research: 1947 Greek Medallions (http://pearlshops4u.blogspot.com/2006/03/1947-greek-medallions.html) It still seems to be unclear what the actual purpose of the item is.

Hi Oneguy,
This site has a lot of info on it. It mentions the same type of item with a spring and such. I didn't locate a picture of the item on the site. Did you happen to locate a picture on the site.? If so, could you send me a link.? Thanks, Ace:)

Locket may be another name for what you have...

Alexander in the Oasis of Siwa (http://www.greece.org/alexandria/alexander/pages/siwa.html)

I think the person depicted on the item is Alexander the Great.

He appears to be wearing what are called the horns of Ammon. You can read the above link to find out the importance of that as far as why he would be depicted with them.

Hellenistic civilization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_civilization)

I keep being drawn to the Hellenistic era but can't find the information I have been seeking. Maybe you will see something from this link that will help with the letters on the image. Hope so.

Hi, I will continue to research what I can. Our ISP (Wildblue) is "punishing" us for over usage of our bandwidth. (My son loves youtube) I am crawling along at about 28 kbps. I will be checking into Hughesnet shortly. Thanks for all the help.

Aside to Clough or Jrebel, I have also a blanket box on my space that I've been researching its origin. Is this the correct site also to ask for help? I was going to post some pics but Wildblue has us restricted for a month. OMG what will I do? :) ACE

Yes, this would be a site where you could ask about the blanket box. But, you would need to do so on another thread. Would your question be about it as a collectible or as furniture, or maybe something else?

Hi, I will continue to research what I can. Our ISP (Wildblue) is "punishing" us for over usage of our bandwith. (My son loves youtube) I am crawling along at about 28 kbps. I will be checking into Hughesnet shortly. Thanks for all the help.

Aside to Clough or Jrebel, I have also a blanket box on my space that I've been researching its origin. Is this the correct site also to ask for help?? I was going to post some pics but Wildblue has us restricted for a month. OMG what will I do?? :) ACE

Ace, please do post the Blanket Box. I viewed it on "Ace's Space". The detail in it is just amazing. I would love to hear how you obtained it, and what you know about the history of it. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

Ace, please do post the Blanket Box. I viewed it on "Ace's Space". The detail in it is just amazing. I would love to hear how you obtained it, and what you know about the history of it. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

Thanks Jrebel7, I would appreciate the help. I now takes me "hours" just to load up this site. I can't even get to my "Ace's Space" at the moment. I may have to go back to my dailup MSN account. That would be a nightmare. -- Aaarrgghh. LOL Ace.

P.S. I don't suppose --- if I start a thread you could upload the pictures?? Ace :rolleyes:

Locket may be another name for what you have...

I hadn't thought of it as a locket!! But it would be awfully heavy to wear. I've seen some items on Ebay that are called clips (why, I'm not sure) but till I see it called something else then I don't know what to call it. But it is designed to open like a clipboard that holds maybe a legal pad or something. Ace

P.S. Again thanks for all the help.

Yes, this would be a site where you could ask about the blanket box. But, you would need to do so on another thread. Would your question be about it as a collectible or as furniture, or maybe something else?

As a collectible. It has an imprint on the back says "Made in France". No other marks on it. No date either. The fact that it has an imprint in English and not written in French says to me that it was made for export. But the pictures are awesome. Every time I look at it, I see more details in it. There is a big overall picture and lots of small detail stuff around the big picture. On one side it has a horse and buggy and a castle in the background. It really is amazing. I use it to hold my living room throws and such. It has also been described as a firebox. I would never put anything related to a fireplace in it. So on with my research. I'm heading to the library to see if I can find any info on Alexander the great, the horn of Ammon, and blanket boxes. This is a great site. Thank you all for making it so interesting. Ace

Thanks Jrebel7, I would appreciate the help. I now takes me "hours" just to load up this site. I can't even get to my "Ace's Space" at the moment. I may have to go back to my dailup MSN account. That would be a nightmare. -- Aaarrgghh. LOL Ace.

P.S. I don't suppose --- if I start a thread you could upload the pictures??? Ace :rolleyes:

I would be happy to... just let me know when you start the thread in case I miss seeing it. :)

I would be happy to....just let me know when you start the thread in case I miss seeing it. :)

Thanks. Are you there now? ACE

Hi Ace,

I just came in to check mail and saw your note. I will be in and out this afternoon. I will check ever little bit to see if I have heard from you. I am available though to discuss or post images. Are you posting a new thread for the Blanket Box as Clough suggested or are you wanting the images here on this thread?

Hi Ace,

I just came in to check mail and saw your note. I will be in and out this afternoon. I will check ever little bit to see if I have heard from you. I am available though to discuss or post images. Are you posting a new thread for the Blanket Box as Clough suggested or are you wanting the images here on this thread?

New thread has just been started as Clough suggested. Thanks for your help. Ace