An Ottoman box with the tughra of Selim III (r.1789-1807), Turkey, 18th century

the wood body of rectangular form on velvet-covered bun feet, the velvet-lined interior with two compartments and mirror glass to interior of hinged lid, the exterior covered in velvet and mounted with silver repoussé plaques, the front and lid with palms, scrolls, leaves and flowers emanating from a central vase, the sides with an acanthus scroll roundel with palmette spandrels and looped chiselled handles, bordered by ribbon and dot bands, foliate openwork key, the lid with stamped tughra

overall in good condition, silver mounts with areas of patination, minor dents and losses to corners, as viewed
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