Chapel Hill, NC
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Late 19th-early 20th century Ottoman Empire Grand Scale Silver Jewelry Casket. Velvet lining; with a presentation case. 900 standard silver …
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Late 19th-early 20th century Ottoman Empire Grand Scale Silver Jewelry Casket. Velvet lining; with a presentation case. 900 standard silver guarantee hallmark, SK mark unidentified, but found on silver repousse tray, boxes, etc. Likely pre-1906. Reeds of repousse roses alternate with undecorated reeds/gadroons, covering the entire body. Top band & base band of leaves. Silver lock works with original key. Floral ring handles. 65.75 troy oz. Presentation case hinges & latch as found. Provenance: William R. Polk, American foreign policy advisor, author & expert. Professor of Middle Eastern history & politics, Harvard. Appointed by President Kennedy to State Department & Policy Planning Council focused on Middle East & North Africa. Gift of the President of Turkey. Cards & note from ex-wife accompanies the casket.
Casket: 12.75" x 9.5" x 8.75". Case: 17.5" x 16" x 10"h.
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- Dimensions
- 12.75ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 8.75ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Velvet
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Condition commensurate with age. Presentation case hinges & latch as found. Condition commensurate with age. Presentation case hinges & latch as found. less
Chapel Hill, NC
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