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From a Princess of the Egyptian Royal Family

Diamond Ring

Auction Closed

November 12, 02:56 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Set with old mine-cut diamonds, size 52, numbered.

Azam Jah, Prince of Berar (1907-1970) and Princess Dürrüşehvar Sultan (1914-2006) 

This ring was a gift of Azam Jah, Prince of Berar (1907-1970), the eldest son and heir of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, and his wife Princess Dürrüşehvar Sultan (1914-2006) who was the paternal aunt of Neslishah Sultan. Dürrüşehvar Sultan was the daughter of the last Ottoman Caliph Abdulmejid II (1868-1944). She was much beloved by her subjects in Hyderabad for her regal countenance, wide cultural knowledge and extensive charitable work in the fields of medicine and female education.