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An ottoman mother-of-pearl and silver pencase (qubur), Turkey, bearing the tughra of Murad V, r. May-August 1876
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- mother of pearl and silver
of cylindrical form with five constituent screw parts, the wooden base decorated with a pattern composed of mother-of-pearl lozenge-shaped pieces, each held with a metal pin, with silver mounts, tughra of Sultan Murad V and sahh mark to base
Condition
In overall good condition, exterior cleaned and refurbished, some congealed ink to inkwell, 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
This beautiful qubur consists of a rikhdan, a compartment for pens and other calligraphic implements as well as an inkwell. The base of the inkwell features a sahh mark as well as the tughra of Sultan Murad V who only ruled for ninety-three days, from 30 May 1876 to 31 August 1876 AD (1293 AH), marking this as a truly rare object.