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Qajar Persian Carved Copper Pitcher Ewer
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Pre 1920 item# 474088
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Traditional Ghalamzan (Carved Persian Metalwork) design. The forest animals and flowers design across the belly is a typical Iranian theme popular since the Qajar (Victorian) era.
Copper is carved in relief with a scalpel or pen-like tool. This particular vase has some amazingly fine detail, accented in tin. The scenes are formed into medallion repeats around the belly, with rings in foliate, and beaded designs ascending up the neck wth Moghul semi medallion accenting the dovetailed spout.
Measuring 10 1/2", and nearly 5 3/4" at it's widest point, The opening is 2" across. Weighing 40 ounces before packing, this piece is unusually heavy. This piece is estimated to be made in Iran 60 to 100 years ago.
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Inlaid Brass Middle Eastern Coffee Set Tray
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Pre 1920 item# 471359
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Complete Middle Eastern silver and copper inlaid coffee set. The brass tray measures 12 " across, and is inlaid in silver and copper. There are two cartouches of Islamic script, and the rim has a braided endless knot pattern often seen in Celtic designs as well. The set includes four 2" "Gawa" or coffee cups (Zarfs) with hand spun Egyptian Glass inserts, and the classicly shaped 6" "Ibrik" or coffee server is tin-lined for safe usage. The covered sugar bowl measures 3" tall without the finial. This was made for the tourist trade around the turn of the 20th century.
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Kashmir Carved Copper Oil Lamp Candle Holders
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Pre 1900 item# 471253 (stock# Co-Ka-Ca)
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These Kashmir candle holders are meticulously hand carved. Heavily patinated, these particular candleholders have some amazingly fine foliate detail featuring flowers and leaves, with a serpent handle, and are in excellent condition, Measuring 2 1/2 " tall, and 5 1/2" long . Weighing slightly under a pound these are far more solid and substantial than usual for Kashmir copperwork from this period, this pair is quite solid. These are estimated to be made in Kashmir 100 to 150 years ago.
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Islamic Silvered Brass Travellers Scribe Quill Inkwell
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Pre 1920 item# 433333
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If this Scribes case could talk, oh what tales it would tell. Until this century, many people couldn't read or write, but still needed contracts, deeds and other documents drawn up. For many, the travelling scribe was every bit as valued as a lawyer or solicitor. This piece has is an exceptionally simple yet elegant piece, most likely from Turkey. A 19th century piece, it is in fine condition considering it's age. The pencase looks brassier in the photo than in person. There are some areas where the silvering has worn away. This is a little over 7" long, the attached inkpot is approximately 1 1/4" square.and weighs a little over 1/2 pound. This appears to be cast, then etched. A very substantial piece, it weigh over half a pound! Scribes used to tuck these cases into their belts, and the inkpots kept them from slipping through. A unique and historical item for your desk, or collection.
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Moroccan Camel Bone Chest w/Coral
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Pre 1980 item# 426563
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This vintage rosewood cedar chest is inlaid with rosewood and camelbone , and accented with embossed silver metal and coral, has a wonderful rustic charm to it. This was likely made in the 1970's. Found throughout the Islamic world, this chest is unusually large This amazing vintage box measures 20" long by 12" deep, by 13" high, and weighs approximately 24 pounds before packing. The bone pieces fit well together, and are well matched. There are a few hairline cracks in the bone consistent with a piece this age.
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Thai Horn Bone Brass Dragon Etched Blade Dagger
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Pre 1980 item# 398456 (stock# Hn=Kn-14)
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I have a very graceful and solid dagger. Measuring 14" long and weighing a pound and a half, the handle and sheath are overlaid with with etched brass. The blade appears to be carbon steel, and iis elaborately etched with a dragon motif. There is slot loop on the back for attaching it to a belt. Carefully hand shaped, polished, and accented with silver and brass inlays.
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Middle Eastern Embossed Silver Dagger
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Pre 1970 item# 398444
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This This knife features a graceful curving line, with intricate embossing, Measuring 16" long and weighing a little over a pound, the handle and sheath are faced with with etched silver metal. The blade appears to be carbon steel, and isn't particularly sharp. There are a pair of rings for attaching it to a belt. I suspect this may be a Moroccan ceremonial or display piece from the 1960's.
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Moroccan Applied Brass Copper Etched Dagger
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Pre 1970 item# 398440 (stock# Co-Kn-17)
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This knife features a graceful curving line, with intricate embossing, Measuring 17" long and weighing a little under a pound, it is detailed with brass cutouts applied over the copper the handle and sheath. The blade appears to be carbon steel, and isn't particularly sharp. There are a pair of rings for attaching it to a belt. I suspect this may be a Moroccan ceremonial or display piece from the 1960's.
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