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Two Ottoman pocket Qibla compasses, Turkey, one dated 1205 AH/1790 AD
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Metalwork
both composed of brass, of small circular form with screw-able lids, each inset with a depiction of the Ka'aba and further inscribed indications
Condition
The larger one with some minor scratches to external surface and stains, the small one also with similar marks to exterior and the interior glass lid with some residue, both point toward Mecca, 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
The smaller compass:
'Made by Agah, year 1205 AH/1790-91 AD'
The placed whose directions are given include: Jedda, Yemen, Alexandria, Selanik (Thessaloniki), Jerusalem, Bosnia, Damascus, Izmir, Istanbul, Edirne, Konya, Akshehir, Kayseri, Urfa, Baghdad, Basra, Kufa.
The larger compass includes further locations, including many in North Africa: Cezair (Algiers), Jerba, Mora (Morea), Egypt, Jerusalem, Konya, Aleppo, Medina, Urfa, Ceuta, Mahdiyya, Crete, Izmir, Bursa, Kütahya, Damascus, Tokat, Diyarbakir, Cordoba, Selanik, Sakiz (Chios), Istanbul, Ankara, Sinop, Kayseri, Tunis, Yanina, Belgrade, Edirne, Varna, Akshehir.
The smaller compass:
'Made by Agah, year 1205 AH/1790-91 AD'
The placed whose directions are given include: Jedda, Yemen, Alexandria, Selanik (Thessaloniki), Jerusalem, Bosnia, Damascus, Izmir, Istanbul, Edirne, Konya, Akshehir, Kayseri, Urfa, Baghdad, Basra, Kufa.
The larger compass includes further locations, including many in North Africa: Cezair (Algiers), Jerba, Mora (Morea), Egypt, Jerusalem, Konya, Aleppo, Medina, Urfa, Ceuta, Mahdiyya, Crete, Izmir, Bursa, Kütahya, Damascus, Tokat, Diyarbakir, Cordoba, Selanik, Sakiz (Chios), Istanbul, Ankara, Sinop, Kayseri, Tunis, Yanina, Belgrade, Edirne, Varna, Akshehir.