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An Ottoman silver pencase, Turkey, 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
the elongated rectangular case with bulbous terminals and well with hinged openwork cover, the terminals and edges and base of well with incised floral decoration, two sides of the side incised with inscriptions, loop with attached chain and three-sided seal
Condition
In very good overall condition, patination and small areas of pitting, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Inscriptions
With the name of the ottoman Sultan Mustafa IV who ruled between 1222 and 1223 (1807-08)
On one side: Qur'an, surah al-Fatihah (I)
On the other side:
al-sultan ibn al-sultan al-sultan mustafa khan ibn 'abd al-hamid khan khallad allah mulkihi wa abbada saltanatihi ila intaha al-zaman
'The Sultan son of Sultan, Sultan Mustafa Khan son of 'Abd al-Hamid Khan, may God make his empire eternal and his reign everlasting up to the end of time'
In the three-sided seals:
'Sayyid Muhammad [12]75 (1858-9)'
'al-Sayyid Muhammad Kamil [12]75 (1858-9)'
'His (God's) servant Muhammad [12]75 (1858-9)'