"George" wrote in message
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My SWMBO goes treasure hunting at yard and estate sales. Last week she
brought home an octagonal wooden platter with a rich reddish-brown glossy
finish. On the back it appears to have what may be a makers signature and
"Madeira."

Can you tell us what the wood is?

The pix are in ABPW.

Thanks.

George

some type of mahogany

http://dict.die.net/madeira%20wood/