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Encrier de voyage (divit) en argent et vermeil, empire ottoman, probablement d'époque Ahmed III (1703-1730), poinçon d'orfèvre très lisible, probablement Muhammed
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Encrier de voyage (divit) en argent et vermeil, empire ottoman, probablement d'époque Ahmed III (1703-1730), poinçon d'orfèvre très lisible, probablement Muhammed
- Long. 30 cm, 469 g ; 11 3/4 in, 15oz 16dwt
Condition
A bump on the inkpot, some dents on the pencase, the hook missing on the inkpot cover, the chasing slightly worn.
Marks: tugrah under the inkpot, at the end of pencase. Maker's mark on the edge of inkpot. Another mark (sah?) unidentified is on the pencase edge.
Very nice engraving.
"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
Ce poinçon d'orfèvre est répertorié dans l'ouvrage de Garo Kürkman, Ottoman Silver Marks, p. 106. Un troisième poinçon, non identifié, mais très lisible, est insculpé sur le bord du plumier.