A group of Ottoman silver, Turkey or Egypt, 18th century and later

four footed cups with engraved floral and foliate decoration, four covered tankards of baluster form with engraved and applied flowers and strawberries, three covered cups with engraved and applied flowerheads, some stamped with the tughra of 'Abd al-Hamid II (1293-1327/1876-1909), one covered urn with applied gilt flower and two handles, one silver pencase engraved with floral and foliate borders, the well with a stylised bird amidst floral sprays, the bulbous ends with flowerheads and foliate palmette hinge, stamped with the tughra of  Selim III (1203-22/1789-1807) on the shaft and well

in good condition, very minor patination and surface scratches, pencase with minor dents and abrasions, and areas of patination and rubbing, as viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

tughras and stamps

mostly with the tughra of 'Abd al-Hamid II (1293-1327/1876-1909), and one with the stamps of 'Yanqughus (?) Jazmchiyan (?)' and 'Istanbul', one with the stamp of 'Qarapet Jazmchiyan' (see Kurkman p. 94, under Misir for a similar stamp read as Karabet Cizmeciyan).

The pencase with the tughra of Selim III (1203-22/1789-1807).