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TURKOMAN, TADJIK AND UZBEK ( KHOREZEM, BUKHARA ) JEWELLERY
 ID #:590 |
A wonderful pair of large
silver-gilt Turkoman / Turkmen hexagonal pectoral "
Göndschük " from Tekke Tribe, Central Asia. Excellent workmanship
in good alloy of silver fire-gilded. The gold wash is in perfect
coditions. The dangles are in
silver too. Embellished with superb color cornelians or agate stones. First half
of the 20th
century. See similar piece in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p.
119 and in " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique
" , collection René van der Star, p.97. A very good pieces for
collectors, in fine conditions. The height is about 22 cm. (
8.66" ), all included, and the width is ca 27 cm. ( 10.62" ). Weighs
688 grams ( 24.26 Oz ).  Photo
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 ID #:586 |
An exceptionnal antique
rectangular silver nielloed and fire-gilt amulet container from
Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Chased silver on both sides decorated with black
niello and small glass beads ( many missing ). The two lateral sides are
decorated too.
The front and the back side are fire-gilded and present the date of 1328 from Hegira, about 1910 AD
and a written inscription ( see pictures 2 and 3 ). On the top, one
other inscription with the date of 1329. The russian
coins are dated 1915 AD. Some of the small silver chains are missing. Openable
on the top. Exceptionnal quality of workmanship, museum quality piece ! See
on these amulet boxes the Ghysels collection " Colliers Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique " by Anne Leurquin, p. 196. It measure about
11 cm. ( 4.33" ) in height,
all included, and the width is 11 cm. ( 4.33" ). Weighs 194 grams ( 6.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 950.00
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 ID #:A/508 |
A wonderful pair of
antique
silver " snake " Uzbek bracelets, from the
Central Asia. Very old pieces, late 19th, early 20th century, with
some signs of age and wear. Fine silver and excellent workmanship make
up these bracelets. See similar samples in the Ghysel's Collection in "
A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 154. These bracelets can be difficult to fit and they
cannot be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 16.2 cm. ( 6.37" ). Weighs
328
grams ( 11.56 Oz ).
Price : US$ 330.00
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 D #:A/511 |
A very nice old
silver gilded Yomut neck ornament from Central Asia. Beautiful
carnelian stones ( one present a small and old chips ) are decorating
this unusual piece. Excllent alloy of silver.The gold wash is very well
preserved. See similar piece in " The Arts and Crafts of
Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 118 ss. The rectangular plaque measure
about 18.5 cm. in height ( 7.28" ), including the dangles, and 18.2 cm.
in width ( 7.16" ). Weighs 262 grams (
9.24 Oz ).
Price : US$ 280.00
SOLD
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 ID #:A/506 |
A beautiful lot of three
silver Turkoman beads from Central Asia. They are very well crafted
and made up with high grade silver.
Very old
pieces with beautiful patina. In very good conditions ! They measure
from 4.3 cm. to 4.5 cm. in length ( 1.69" to 1.77" ) and the diameter is
from 2.8 cm. to 3. cm. ( 1.10" to 1.18" ). Weighs 26 grams (
0.91 Oz ).
Price : US$ 39.00
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 ID #:A/507 |
A fine lot of seven
silver Turkoman beads from Central Asia. They are very well crafted
and made up with high grade silver.
Very old
pieces with beautiful patina. They are all crushed but still very good
pieces for necklace project. They measure from 2.9 cm. to 3.1
cm. in length ( 1.14" to 1.22" ) and the diameter is from 2.2. cm. to
2.8 cm. ( 0.86" to 1.10" ). Weighs 52 grams ( 1.83 Oz ).
Price : US$ 75.00
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 ID #:A/509 |
A very rare pair of antique
silver Uzbek earrings from
Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan. Silver chased and engraved. Late 19th century.
Ligthly battered in nice way. See similar
piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 304 and in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Earrings
", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 85. They measure about 6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ) in height, all included, and the
width is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ). Weighs 8 grams ( 0.28 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #:599 |
A rare lot of six
brass and copper Turkoman beads from Central Asia. They are very well crafted
and four of them present a ring made of coper.
Very old
pieces with nice patina. As usual for
theses old beads, they are worn and ligthly crushed. The diameter is the
same : 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ) but the length is irregular : it measure from
5.6 cm. to
6.5
cm. ( 2.20" to 2.55" ). Weighs 80 grams ( 2.82 Oz ).
Price : US$ 65.00
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 ID #:A/510 |
A superb antique
silver Turkoman bracelet, probably from Northern Afghanistan. Great
and rare design, with beautiful
color carnelians. Very old piece, late 19th, early 20th century, in good
conditions. One carnelian is damaged. See similar sample in the Ghysel's
Collection in " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 150. These bracelets can be difficult to fit and they
cannot be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 5.9 cm. ( 2.32" ) and the space at the
opening measure 3 cm. ( 1.18" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 15.3 cm. ( 6.02" ). Weighs
166
grams ( 5.85 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #:A/508 |
A magnificent antique
pair of ear pendants from Khiva ( Khorezem ) in Uzbekistan. Fire-gilded silver,
coral, turquoises and red cut glass. From a jewellery set, including a
pectoral and temple ornaments. Excellent craftmanship in
very good conditions. Late 19th century,
early 20th century. See similar piece ( in jewellery set )
in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 285 and in the Ghysels
collection " A world of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 92. An excellent piece for collectors !
The width is 4.8 cm. (
1.88" ) and the height 12
cm. ( 4.72" ). Weighs 52 grams (
1.83 Oz ).
Price : US$ 580.00
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 ID #:581 |
A breautiful pair of old
silver Ersari head pendants from central Asia. Early to mid
20th century. Very nice design, in excellent conditions. Silver and red
glass stones. See more on the Ersari and Yomud pendants in the Ghysels
collection " A world of Head Ornaments " by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 92-93. They measure about 47 cm. in height ( 18.50" ) and the width
is 5.6 cm ( 2.20" ). Weighs 252 grams (
8.88 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #:579 |
A beautiful pair of old
silver gilt Yomud headdress pendants from Iran. Early to mid
20th century. Fine design, in good conditions, the gold-wash is worn by
places but still well present. Silver, silver gilt, ceramic
and glass. The main part is made up with medium grade silver, the
dangles with high grade silver. See similar example in the Ghysels
collection " A world of Head Ornaments " by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 92-3. They measure about 35 cm. in height ( 13.77" ) and the
maximum width
is 5.3 cm ( 2.08" ). Weighs 220 grams (
7.76 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #:570
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A great pair of antique
silver earrings from Samarkand in Uzbekistan, in the shape of
stylised bird. ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ! Late 19th century. Excellent
workmanship using amethyst, black stones, turquoise-coloured glass beads
and corals. The upper part is a recent addition to make them wearable.
Some dangles and beads missing. A
rare sample in good
conditions ! See a necklace with a similar workmanship in " Uzbekistan "
by Johannes Kalter and Margareta Pavaloi, p. 290. The height is about 10 cm. (
3.93" ) , all included and the width is 5.8 cm. ( 2.28" ). Weighs
26 grams (
0.91 Oz ).
Price : US$ 260.00
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 ID #:549 |
A beautiful antique
segmented diadem from
Samarkand or Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Early 20th century, in good conditions.
Made up with old silver Kopecks ( with dates from 1879 to 1916 )joigned
by chains, gilded ( only one side ) and decorated with great quality
pale coral beads. An excellent piece for collectors ! See similar
piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 284. RARE ! It measure about 44 cm. (
17.32" ) in length and the height, all included is ca 7 cm. (
2.75" ). Weighs 120 grams (
4.23 ounces ).
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 ID #:A/513
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An extremly rare antique
silver bracelet, probably from
Kazakstan. Great
and rare design in excellent silver alloy. Very old piece, late 19th, early 20th century, in good
conditions. Missing in many collections. Ligthly adjustable. The height is 5.7 cm. ( 2.24" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.9 cm. ( 1.14" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 17.5 cm. ( 6.88" ). Weighs
108
grams ( 3.80 Oz ).
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 ID #:A/515
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An excellent group of seven
antique
silver Turkoman beads from Central Asia. Beautifully made, shaped
and decorated. They are made up with high grade silver.
Very old
pieces with beautiful patina. Some are a little battered in a nice way.
One is more crushed. The holes of two beads are sligthly damaged. They measure from
4.5 cm. to 5.2
cm. in length ( 1.77" to 2.04" ) and the diameter is from 2.6. cm. to
3 cm. ( 1.02" to 1.18" ). Weighs 54 grams ( 1.90 Oz ).
Price : US$ 65.00
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 ID #:A/503
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A wonderful antique
silver Turkoman bead from Afghanistan. Very old piece with nice
patina, worn by years of intensive use. Decorated with glass and ceramic
stones. Well crafted
and made up with high grade silver.
It measure ca 8 cm. by 4.7 cm. ( 3.14" by 1.85" ). It may
become a very original key-ring ! Weighs 68 grams ( 2.39 Oz ).
Price : US$ 75.00
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 ID #:A/516 |
A great lot of four antique
silver Turkoman beads from Central Asia. Beautifully made, shaped
and decorated. They are made up with high grade silver.
Very old
pieces with beautiful patina. In very good conditions. They measure from
5.5 cm. to 5.9
cm. in length ( 2.16" to 2.32" ) and the diameter is ca 3.2 cm. (
1.25" ). Weighs 42 grams ( 1.48 Oz ).
Price : US$ 55.00
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 ID #:A/517 |
A very nice lot of three
antique
silver Turkoman beads from Central Asia. Beautifully made, shaped
and decorated. They are made up with high grade silver.
Very old
pieces with beautiful patina. They are a little battered in a nice way. They measure from
5.9 cm. to 6
cm. in length ( 2.32" to 2.36" ) and the diameter is from 3 cm. to
3.2 cm. ( 1.18" to 1.25" ). Weighs 32 grams ( 1.12 Oz ).
Price : US$ 44.00
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 ID #:564
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A fine pair of antique
mixed metals Turkoman dress fastening for women's coats,
Teke Tribe. Metal fire gilded, decorated with red glass stones. In
good conditions. First half of 20th century. The height is 15
cm. ( 5.90" ) and the width
approx. 8.5 cm. ( 3.34" ). Weighs 178 grams ( 6.27 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #:533 |
A very rare old
silver and shell-fish Uzbek frontal ornament from Central Asia. Rare sample in excellent conditions,
great decorated shell-fish and excellent quality of silver alloy. The
beads at the ends are made of glass. Gracefully shaped and very well made.
Early 20th century. Totally absent in the bazaars ! The front height is
3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ) and the length ( without the cotton threads ) is approx.
28 cm. (
11.021" ). Weighs 70 grams (
2.46 ounces ). Photo
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Price : US $ 320.00
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 ID #:566
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A great antique silver
Turkoman double-headed "dagdan " talisman, from Tekke Tribe, Turkmenistan.
First half of the 20th century. Very good alloy of silver, fire-gilt and
decorated with braun, red and turquoise glass stones. Two small loops
show old repair ( see pictures ). The highly stylized double-headed
eagle was an emblem of the Seljuks and considered as " holy and sacred "
by the silversmiths. This talisman was usually worn by the Turkmen
womens. See similar piece ( smaller) in " The Arts and Crafts of
Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 124. It measure about 25
cm. ( 9.84" ) in height and the width is 10 cm. ( 3.93 " ). Weighs
180 grams ( 6.34 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #: 574
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A splendid pair of antique silver
cylindrical amulet container with triangular wire hanger from
Bukhara in Uzbekistan. AUTHENTIC, NO A RECENT COPY !! Silver, open
filigree; hanging with coral, glass beads and press glass. Late 19th,
early 20th century. In very good conditions. A great piece for
collectors. See similar pieces in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and
Margareta Pavaloi, p. 302. They measure about 15 cm. ( 5.90" ) in height
( all included ) and the width is approx. 10.5 cm. ( 4.13" ) . Weighs 86
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 ID #: 565 |
A beautifully crafted pair of
old
silver Uzbek or kazak earrings from Northern Afghanistan. Silver
with imitation of granulation , colored glass and coral. The loop is a
recent addition. In excellent conditions. Very good alloy of silver. See similar example in Ghysels
collection " A World of Head Ornaments " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
98. They measure about 11 cm. ( 2.36" ) in height, all included, and the
width is 3.2 cm. ( 1.25" ). Weighs 74 grams ( 2.61 Oz ).
Price : US$ 280.00
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 ID #: 561
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A wonderful pair of
antique
fire-gilded silver Turkoman bracelets, from the
Teke Tribe. Rare sample of two row silver gilded, with beautiful
color carnelians. Very old pieces, late 19th, early 20th century, with
some signs of age and wear. Much of the gold-wash has worn off, offering
a great patina. The carnelian cabochons have partially lost their shine
but still look great. These bracelets can be difficult to fit and they
cannot be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 16.4 cm. ( 6.45" ). Weighs 284
grams ( 10.01 ounces ).
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 ID #: 584 |
A superb pair of
old
silver Uzbek earrings from Northern Afghanistan. Appliqué
workmanship decorated on the top with red glass beads. The center is
filled with small plastic pieces, a contemporary " repair " ! Rare
design in very good alloy of silver. They measure about 18 cm. ( 7.08" ) in height, all included, and the
width is ca 5.7 cm. ( 2.24" ). Weighs 84 grams ( 2.96 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 140.00
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 ID #: A/519
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A lovely antique
silver gilt and glass necklace from
Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan. Silver-gilt plaques, with very nice
small silver beads and elements, embellished with old green glass trade
beads ( few damaged ). It measure 72
cm. ( 28.34" ) in circumference, all included, and the central
plaque is 5.8
cm. by 4 cm. ( 2.28" by 1.57" ), including the dangles. Weighs
88 grams ( 3.10 Oz ).  Photo
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 ID #: 537
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An exquisiste
old
silver, coral and turquoise Uzbek necklace, from Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
Excellent " cloisonné " workmanship : the medaillons are filed
with small turquoises cylindrical beads. Beautiful pale coral beads
embellished this rare sample. Elegant and easy to wear ! It measure 43
cm. ( 16.92" ) in height, without the threads. The central
medaillon is 8.2 cm.
by 3.9 cm. ( 3.22" by 1.53" ), including the small dangles. Weighs 122 grams ( 4.30 ounces ). Photo
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Price : US $ 520.00
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 ID #: A/514
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A charming antique
silver bracelet from Bukhara in Uzbekistan. ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ! Late 19th,
early 20th century. In good conditions with fine patina ( the small
domes are all crushed as usual for these antique bracelets ). Very good alloy
of silver, decorated with small blue glass beads. The height is 2.5 cm. (
0.98" ) and the interior diameter measure about 5.8 cm. ( 2.28" ).
The inner circumference is ca 18.2 cm. ( 7.16" ). Weighs 38 grams (
1.34 Oz ).
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Price : US $ 70.00
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 ID #: 544
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A collector's pair of antique
silver granulated earrings from Uzbekistan, possibly Kazak. Good
alloy of silver and overall good conditions. Early 20th century. They measure about 11.5 cm. (
4.52" ) in height, all included and
the diameter of the lower part is 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ). Weighs 56 grams ( 1.97 ounces ). Photo
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Price : US $ 120.00
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A beautiful pair of old silver gilt
Turkoman ornament from Turkmenistan. Excellent workmanship in
silver gilt and decorated with green glass beads and red cut glass stones.
Very nice bells dangles. Middle of the 20th century. They measure about
19 cm.
( 7.48" ) in height and the width
is approx. 6.2 cm. ( 2.44" ). Easy to use in necklace project. Weighs
190 grams ( 6.70 ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 592
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A very nice pair of antique
silver and coral Uzbek earrings from Uzbekistan. Silver, filigreed
and granulated, corals and coral pendants. First half of the 20th
century. See similar
piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 304. They measure about 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ) in height, all included, and the
width is 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ). Weighs 22 grams ( 0.77 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: 513
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A great antique
Khorezem
jewellery worn on the top of the bonnet. Very rare hexagonal shape.
Gilt silver, glass stones over foil, turquoises, cornelians and coral. Late 19th century. See more on this jewellery and
similar example in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 288. It measure about 13 cm. by 14 cm. ( 5.11" by
5.51" ). Weighs 234 grams (
8.25 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 750.00
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 ID #: 572 |
A beautiful pair of
old
silver Uzbek earrings from Northern Afghanistan. Silver decorated (
on both sides ) with turquoise-coloured glass beads. Very good alloy of silver.
RARE ! They measure about 15.5 cm. ( 6.10" ) in height, all included, and the
width is ca 4.5 cm. ( 1.77" ). Weighs 56 grams ( 1.97 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 120.00
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 ID #: 587 |
A beautiful and rare old
non-precious metal Ersari frontal jewellery from Turkmenistan. Early
to mid 20th century. Non-precious metal pendants and pearls, red and
black glass beads on cotton. See similar example ( in silver ) in " The
Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 110. It measure about 43 cm.
in height ( 16.92" ) and the width is 29 cm ( 11.41" ). Weighs
352 grams (
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 ID #: A/520
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A great antique
silver Turkoman bracelet, probably from Tekke Tribe. Very nice
design and excellent alloy of silver. Decorated with dark red glass
stones. Early to mid 20th century, in excellent
conditions. See similar sample in the collection René van der Star "
Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 102. These bracelets can be difficult to fit and they
can only ligthly be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 9.8 cm. ( 3.85" ) and the space at the
opening measure 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ) at one end and 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" )
at the other. The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 17.3 cm. ( 6.81" ) in the
middle. Weighs
162
grams ( 5.71 Oz ).
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 ID #: 573
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A wonderful antique
fire-gilt silver necklace-pendant from Khiva ( Khorezem ) in Uzbekistan.
Fire-gilt silver decorated with turquoises, cornelian and coral beads.
The dangles are a mix of old islamic and russian coins with others
elements. In good
conditions. Very nice workmanship, late 19th century,
early 20th century. See more on this jewellery
in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 283 ss. The pendant measure about 10 cm. by 6.5 cm. (
3.93" by 2.55" ) and the silver chain ca 54 cm. ( 21.25" ) in
circumference. Weighs 112 grams ( 3.95 Oz ).
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Price : US $ 320.00
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 ID #: 585 |
A wonderful pair of
old
silver and coral Uzbek earrings from Uzbekistan or Afghanistan.
Superb filigree workmanship, certainly made by a master silversmith.
Very good silver alloy, embellished with real small coral beads and
small silver beads. Very elegant to wear using a small additionnal clip.
Excellent conditions. They measure about 13 cm. ( 5.11" ) in height, all included, and the
diameter is ca 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs 72 grams ( 2.53 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 220.00
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 ID #: 583
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A beautiful antique
rectangular silver Tajik amulet container from Turkestan or
Northern Afghanistan. Chased silver on both sides.
The front side is partially fire-gilded and present the date of 1333
from Hegira, about 1915 AD. Nice silver chain with russian
coins ( dated from 1905 to 1915 ).
Openable, it is just fixed with a stem connected to one bead attached at
the silver chain. Excellent quality of silver alloy. Early 20th century.
The upper filigree decoration is missing. A very good sample for
collectors. See similar piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and
Margareta Pavaloi, p. 300. It measure about 9 cm. ( 3.54" ) in height,
all included, and the width is 10 cm. ( 3.93" ). The circumference of
the silver chain is ca 79 cm. ( 31.10" ). Weighs 172 grams ( 6.06 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: 588 |
An exquisiste
antique
fire-gilded silver Turkoman bracelet, from the
Teke Tribe. Great patina due to the age and intense use. Beautiful
honey
color carnelians. Very old piece, late 19th, early 20th century, with signs of age and wear. Much of the gold-wash has worn off, offering
a great patina. These bracelets can be difficult to fit and they
cannot be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 7.7 cm. ( 3.03" ) and the space at the
opening measure 3 cm. ( 1.18" ) at one end, 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ) at
the other. The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 17.3 cm. ( 6.81" ). Weighs 200
grams ( 7.05 Oz ).
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 ID #: 522 |
A superb antique
silver gilt Khorezem or Karakalpak jewellery for fastening to the bonnet,
in the shape of " bothe " ( paisley ) from Khiva in Uzbekistan. A very
decorative piece, easy to wear ( as necklace, pendant, etc. ). Thin
silver sheet, fire-gilt, decorated with pale coral and turquoises or
glass stones. Great filigree work. The dangles are crushed as usual for these pieces and two are missing.
Worn in the back side. Late 19th Century. See similar sample in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 288. It measure about ca 16 cm. ( 6.29" ) in height and
the width is 6 cm. ( 2.36" ). Weighs 70 grams (
2.46 Ounces ).
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 ID #: 593
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A wonderful pair of
antique
silver and coral Uzbek earrings from Bukhara, in Uzbekistan.
Excellent workmanship in silver filigreed and granulated with great
coral pendants. ORGINAL NOT A RECENT COPY ! Late 19th, early 20th
century. Very good alloy of silver. See similar example in Ghysels
collection " A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p.
88-89. They measure about 8.1 cm. ( 3.18" ) in height, all included, and the
width is 3.2 cm. ( 1.25" ). Weighs 48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 576
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A lovely antique silver gilt temple hanging or pendent from Bukhara in Uzbekistan. RARE ! Late 19th, early 20th century.Thin sheet of silver gilt attached to paste-like substance ( wax ). Some dangles are not complete and one is missing. The small chain at the top left should be fixed. Decorated with coral beads and coloured glass stones. Overall in good conditions for the age. See more on this jewellery in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita Pavaloi, p. 286, ss. It measure about 16 cm. ( 6.29" ) in height and the width is 6.5 cm. ( 2.55" ). Weighs 38 grams ( 1.34 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: A/518
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A superb and rare antique
silver chased ornamental frontal or diadem from Turkmenistan. Fixed
on iron plaque, it was attached to a cloth cap. Very good quality of silver alloy,
decorated with old glass chased stones. Totally
absent in the bazaars and missing in many collections. It measure about
7 cm. in height, in the center
( 2.75" ) and 17.2 cm. in width ( 6.77" ). Weighs 92 grams (
3.24 Oz ).
Price : US$ 260.00
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 ID #: 594 |
A lovely pair of old
silver and coral Uzbek earrings from
Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Excellent workmanship in silver filigreed and
granulated with great coral beads. Very good alloy of silver. Easy to
wear with an additionnal clips. They measure about 10 cm. ( 3.93" ) in height, all included, and the
width is 1.5 cm. ( 0.59" ). Weighs 28 grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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A beautiful antique
non-precious metal Turkoman / Turkmen breast ornament " Göndschük "
from North Afghanistan, probably Ersari Tribe. In original conditions
and complete with all the ethnic decorations, shell-fish, small bells
and glass beads dangles. Embellished with fine cornelians or agate
stones and, in the venter, one Cameo. Early 20th century. See similar
piece worn by wife of a Teke Khan in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan
" by Johannes Kalter, p. 80. An excellent piece for collectors, in very
good conditions ! The total height is about 61 cm. ( 24.01" ) , all
included, and the width is ca 17 cm. ( 6.69" ). Weighs 560 grams (
19.75 ounces ).  Photo
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© 2001
Ethnic Silver
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