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Turkish Eastern Syrian Pierced Brass Lamp

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 810422

Turkish Eastern Syrian Pierced Brass Lamp
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$1250.00 

Elaborately carved Syrian lamp made approximately 1910. Two lamp sockets above and one in base, all with individual pull chains. Measuring 26" tall by 16" across and weighs about 9 pounds. These were popular throughout the Middle East and exported for use in Masonic Temples. Similar lamps are also made in Turkey and Egypt. A lamp like this takes several months for as entire families would work on making these lamps with each member having a specialty or two.


Old 19th. C. Syrian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Enamel: Pre 1900   item# 801911

Old 19th. C. Syrian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$345.00 

Lovingly hand crafted, this 19th century enameled pot was made in Damascus or Aleppo Syria using a Cuerda Seca style of enamelling. There are some minor enamel losses, but considering the size of the inlays, the age of the pot, and the fact that this was made to be used as a planter, it has survived remarkably well. There is a fairly substantial dent on the lower part of the pot with enamel losses, and a couple of smaller knocks with lesser losses. One side shows well for display. Measuring 6&qu ...click for details


Imperial Twin Headed Eagle Lucerna Oil Lamp

Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Lighting: Tabletop: Pre 1910   item# 801600

Imperial Twin Headed  Eagle Lucerna Oil Lamp
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$425.00 

Unusual Lucerna type oil lamp with four lion fonts and brass light shades embossed with the Byzantine double headed eagle. Complete with tools including tweezers, snuffer, tamper, and ash catcher.


19 C. Persian Qajar Round Tile Architectural Piece

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Pre 1900   item# 801599

19 C. Persian Qajar Round Tile Architectural Piece
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$300.00 

19 C. Persian Qajar Dynasty Round Tile removed from a building, unfortunately was cracked during removal, and subsequently repaired. There is a tile from the building stuck to the back of the tile. 16" across. Features a Persian woman pouring wine from a jug into a flask.


18th C. Persian Etched Cast Brass Candlesticks Lamps

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 801012

18th C. Persian Etched Cast Brass Candlesticks Lamps
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$1800.00 

A very unique and rare pair of Persian candle holders, possibly Judaic. They measure 15" tall by 6.5" across and weighs 5.5 pounds each or 11 pounds before packing. The capstan bases have typical Persian mythology and forest scenes on them. Each candle holder is unique. Please note the detail of candle cup to stick connection. These are heavy cast in pieces etched, and put together. A very rare find. The bases have small holes drilled into each, likely from an earlier lamp conversion.


19th C. Persian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 799970

19th C. Persian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$275.00 

Lovingly hand crafted, this 19th century enameled pot was made in Esfahan, (Isfahan) Persia (Iran) using a Cuerda Seca style of enameling. Cuerda Seca enameling is done in the following manner: The design is stamped or carved into the surface after which colored glazes are applied. The contours of the designs are detailed with a mixture of beeswax or vegetable fat and manganese oxide. During the firing, the wax or fat burns away producing contours of red or black that also prevent the differen ...click for details


Heavy Mughal Peacock Brass Bronze India Inkwell

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Bronze: Pre 1900   item# 799969

Heavy Mughal Peacock Brass Bronze India Inkwell
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$135.00 

Late 19th or early 20th century India Bronze Inkwell measures 6.25" by 4.25", and weighs 41 ounces before packing. The cast body of the inkwell depicts peacock detailing in it's design. A massive and impressive piece.


Silver Kashmir Kashkul Etched Paisley Snakes Foliate

Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling: Pre 1900   item# 756522

Silver Kashmir Kashkul Etched Paisley Snakes Foliate
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$195.00 

Late 19th century finely etched kashkul shaped vessel or bowl from Kashmir. Both ends have snake heads, and there is a snaky paisley pattern over a fine foliate background. Measures 5.5" (14cm) tip to tip, and 2.5" (6.35cm) across, and 3" (7.6cm) tall. It weighs four ounces (113gm). Generally silver from Kashmir is 80% to 90% pure. I cannot find a makers mark, which is not unusual for non-export silver from this area and era. A second, identical piece is also available.


Cast Brass Indian Divali Lamp 19th. C.

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 728717

Cast Brass Indian Divali Lamp 19th. C.
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$175.00 

I was very lucky to find this 19th century Divali or "Festival of lights" Indian oil lamp. The vertical parts have been hand cast, and show some have a very detailed and refined design, yet show some imperfections from the molding processes. The font and base are both hand spun. then the pieces were skillfully fitted together. It measures 19" high by 7" across and weighs 3.25 pounds


3 Spout Brass Lucerna Oil Fat Lamp With Tools and Shade

Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Lighting: Tabletop: Pre 1920   item# 728709

3 Spout Brass Lucerna Oil Fat Lamp With Tools and Shade
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$175.00 

Lucerna lamps were commonly used throughout the Mediterranean from Spain to as far East as India, and as far North as Russia. Their popularity peaked during the 19th century. The most common number of fonts is three although examples with one two, and four fonts, and a variety of ornamentation can be found. Generally the tools attached are a pick, tweezers, snuffer, and ash bucket. This lamp has all of it's original tools. Wicks are dyed red to resemble flame, and are unlit. It's orig ...click for details

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