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TURKOMAN, TADJIK AND UZBEK ( KHOREZEM, BUKHARA ) JEWELLERY
 ID #: A/553 |
A magnificent antique
jewellery set from Khiva ( Khorezem ), in Uzbekistan. Consisting of
a triple necklace, temple hanging and earrings. Superb craftmanship in
silver filigreed and partially fire gilded, ornamented with superb pale
coral, turquoises, blue glass beads, cornelians and colored glass
cabochons. In very good conditions, ligthly crushed as usual for these
pieces, some small beads missing. Second half of the 19th century, early
20th century. See similar piece in " The Arts and Crafts of
Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 115 and in " Uzbekistan "
by Johannes Kalter and Margarita Pavaloi, p. 292. A MUSEUM PIECE FOR
COLLECTORS ! It measure about 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) in width from earring to
earring. The temple hanging, including the earings are 39 cm. ( 15.35" )
height. The medaillons measure ca 7.5 cm. by 6 cm. ( 2.95" by 2.36" ),
including the dangles and the diameter of the loop of the earrings is
5.4 cm. ( 2.12" ). Weighs 436 grams ( 15.37 Oz ).  Photo
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 ID #: A/532 |
A sublime
antique pair of
fire-gilded silver Turkoman bracelets, from the
Teke Tribe. In very good conditions, with the gold-wash well
preserved. Beautiful
honey
color carnelians. Very old pieces, early 20th century, with signs of age and wear. 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 9.5 cm. ( 3.74" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ) at one end, 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ) at
the other. The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 19.5 cm. ( 7.67" ) in the
middle of the bracelets. Weighs 554
grams ( 19.54 Oz ).
Price : US$ 560.00
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 ID #:A/527 |
A wonderful antique
silver nielloed Kirghiz or Tajik pendant from Central Asia.
Decorated with small coral beads and silver bells ( two are damaged ). Superb workmanship
! A RARE FIND ! Very elegant
and easy to wear. Late 19th, early 20th century. The height, all included,
is 11.5 cm. ( 4.52" ) and the width measure ca 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ). Weighs
26 grams ( 0.91 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #:A/536
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A beautiful old
silver gilded Tekke breast decoration from
Turkmenistan. Silver gilt decorated with a superb cornelian.NOT
openable ! Very good alloy of silver, in excellent conditions. Second
half of the 20th century. See similar piece in " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et des Iles du Pacifique " , collection René
van der Star, p.103. It measure
about 10 cm. in diameter ( 3.93" ) and the thickness is 1.4 cm. (
0.55" ). The circumference of the silver chain is ca 54 cm. (
21.25" ). Weighs 176 grams (
6.20 Oz ).
Price : US$ 420.00
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 ID #:A/528 |
A great antique
silver nielloed Kirghiz or Tajik pendant from Central Asia.
Decorated with small nielloed dangles. Superb workmanship, in very good
conditions. A RARE FIND ! Very elegant
and easy to wear. Late 19th, early 20th century. The height, all included,
is 9 cm. ( 4.52" ) and the width measure ca 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs
22 grams ( 0.77 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #:A/555 |
A wonderful antique
gilt
silver cup-shaped pendant from
Khiva ( Khorezm, in Uzbekistan. Second half of the 19th century, early
20th century. The key-shaped pendants are made up with a very good alloy
of silver and symbolise the " keys to paradise ". Decorated with
turquoises or blue glass and superb pale coral beads. See similar piece in " Uzbekistan "
by Johannes Kalter and Margarita Pavaloi, p. 297. SCARSE ! It measure
22.5 cm. ( 8.85" ) in height and the diameter of the dome is 4 cm. (
1.57" ). Weighs 236 grams ( 8.32 Oz ).
Price : US$ 1300.00
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 ID #:A/530 |
A marvelous antique
silver-gilt Uzbek necklace from Samarkand, in Uzbekistan. Late 19th
century. Silver-gilt filigree and appliqué old facetted and cabochons glass stones,
embellished with mother of pearl, pink-orange coral and
turquoise-coloured glass beads. Exceptionnal quality of workmanship ! Overall
in excellent conditions, few dangles missing. One glass stone is missing on the
second element up left. No repairs ! See similar piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 290. A great piece for
collectors, but still wearable with success ! It measure about 43
cm. ( 16.92" ) in height, without the cotton threads. The central
element is 14 cm. by 6.3 cm. (
5.51" by 2.48" ). Weighs 192 grams ( 6.77 Oz ).
Price : US$ 890.00
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 ID #: A/538 |
A nice set of
three silver-gilt die stamped amulets or pendants,
from
Uzbekistan. Ideal for necklace project ! Very good alloy of silver, in
good conditions, with nice patina. They measure about 3.1 cm. by 2.9 cm.
( 1.22" by 1.14" ). Weighs 24 grams ( 0.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 60.00
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 ID #:A/556 |
A deliscious pair of
antique
silver uzbek earrings or temple ornaments, from Samarkand or Bukhara.
Early 20th century.
See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Earrings ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 93 and a Tajik sample in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita Pavaloi, p. 304. Decorated with blue glass or turquoises, coral and glass beads. Traces of blue enamel. The height measure 19.5 cm. ( 7.67" ) and the width is 4.5 cm. ( 1.77" ). Weighs 76 grams ( 2.68 Oz ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID #:A/547 |
An exceptionnal pair of old
silver chased Uzbek or Hazara shoulder ornaments from Uzbekistan or
Afghanistan. Great quality of workmanship in excellent alloy of silver,
embellished with carnelians and real red-orange coral. A MUSEUM PIECE
for collectors !
The height, all included is ca 31 cm. (
12.20" ) and the width measure 12
cm. ( 4.72" ). Weighs 530 grams (
18.69 Oz ).
Price : US$ 920.00
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 ID #: A/557 |
A very pretty pair of
gilt
silver Uzbek earrings from Uzbekistan. These are a recent production
( I found them six years ago ) but made by a master silversmith : it's
difficult to mark the difference between these and an antique sample !
Tiny sheet of silver gilded on resine, embellished with colored glass
stones and baroque pearls. Very nice design, in excellent conditions. They measure about
10 cm. in height ( 3.93" ) and the width
is 3.6 cm ( 1.41" ). Weighs 54 grams (
1.90 Oz ).
Price : US$ 250.00
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 ID #: A/558 |
A beautiful pair of
antique
silver and glass Uzbek earrings from Samarkand or Bukhara.
Late 19th, early 20th century.
Superb filigree workmanship, decorated with golored glass stones and
mother of pearl. Some small dangles are missing, averall in good
conditions. Easy and very elegant to wear. 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 ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #:A/533
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A lovely antique
silver and cornelian necklace from
Tadjikistan or Northern Afghanistan. Silver, red-orange coral,
cornelians and glass beads. The cornelian present a small chips, not
noticiable. Restrunk on cotton thread. It measure about 60
cm. ( 23.62" ) in circumference, all included and the central element
3.2 cm. by 3.8 cm. (
1.25" by 1.49" ). Weighs 40 grams ( 1.41 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: A/543 |
A very rare pair of
antique
silver Uzbek ( ? ) bracelets from
Swat Valley, in Pakistan. Fine and original workmanship,
in very good conditions and with excellent alloy of silver. Ligthly
flexible. These bracelets are very hard to come by ! The height is 4.6 cm. ( 1.81" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 19.2 cm. ( 7.55" ). Weighs
124
grams ( 4.37 Oz ).
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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/559
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A precious antique
silver gilt Khorezm, Karakalpak headband or to fasten to the bonnet,
from Uzbekistan. The design is in the shape of three combined botehs
above a crescent. Late 19th Century. See similar samples in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 288. Thin
silver sheet, fire-gilt, decorated with pale coral and turquoises or
glass stones. The dangles are crushed as usual for these pieces, but
overall in very good conditions ( one small chip on a red glass stone ). It measure about 17 cm. ( 6.69" ) in height and
the width is 12.5 cm. ( 4.92" ). Weighs 136 grams (
4.79 Oz ). Price : US$ 980.00
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 ID #:A/535
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A wonderful antique
silver and coral necklace from
Tadjikistan or Northern Afghanistan. Silver, red-orange coral,
cornelians and glass beads. The cornelian present a small chips, not
noticiable. Restrunk on cotton thread. See a bigger sample in the
collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et
Iles du Pacifique ", p 110. It measure about 90
cm. ( 35.43" ) in circumference, all included and the diameter of
the circular elements is 2.9 cm. (
1.14" ). The thickness of these elements, decorated on both sides, is 1
cm. ( 0.39" ). Weighs 136 grams ( 4.79 Oz ). .
Price : US$ 250.00
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 ID #:A/548 |
A rare and beautiful antique
silver gilded Uzbek segmented diadem from
Samarkand or Bukhara. Late 19th century. Rectangular plaques, chased
and gilt silver decorated with coral and blue glass stones ( some
missing ). In original and good conditions ( still sewed on a cotton
band ) but some dangles are missing. See similar piece in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 285. It measure about
47.5 cm. ( 18.70" ) in length ( without the cotton threads ) and the height, all included, is
8.5 cm. (
3.34" ). Weighs 96 grams (
3.38 Oz ).
Price : US$ 390.00
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 ID #:A/560 |
A lovely antique
silver nielloed hinjed bracelet, from Central Asia. Beautiful sample in
excellent conditions, with the niello still well present. The stem fit
well and the hinje system make it easy to wear for small to medium
wrists. The inner diameter measure 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) and the inner
circumference is 17.1 cm. ( 6.73" ). The height is 2.1 cm. (
0.82" ). Weighs 34
grams ( 1.19 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #:A/549
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A fine and rare antique
silver, fire gilded with cornelians Turkoman frontal plate, from
Teke Tribes, Turkmenistan. These ornamental frontal plate were part of
the bridal jewellery. Late 19th, early 20th century. See similar piece
in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 112
and in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique,
d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 120. Very
good alloy of silver. In good conditions, a small part of the interior
frame missing in the center up ( see pictures ). Some dangles are
missing too. The height, all included, is 18.8 cm. (
7.40" ) and the maximum width is ca 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). Weighs
124 grams (
4.37 Oz ).
Price : US$ 490.00
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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 #: A/551
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A lovely old
brass filgree bracelet, from Northern Afghanistan or Uzbekistan.
Excellent filigree workmanship, and gleam as gold ! Decorated with pink
and blue glass stones.
The length is 17 cm. ( 6.69" ) and the height in the center measure
4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs 18
grams ( 0.63 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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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 #: A/561 |
A fancy antique
silver and coral Uzbek earrings, from Central Asia. Early to Mid 20th century.
Good alloy of silver, decorated with reak small coral beads. In very
good conditions. Easy to wear.
The height is 10 cm. ( 3.93" ) and the diameter below is 1.7 cm. (
0.66" ). Weighs 28
grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: A/562
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A beautiful old
mixed metals Ersari chain articulated diadem, from Turkmenistan or North Afghanistan.
Early to mid 20th century. Mixed metals decorated with red and blue
glass cabochons. In good conditions, some connecting rings missing. The
two islamic coins are dated 1359 H or 1940 AD. See similar sample in the
Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 92. The height is 15 cm. ( 5.90" ) and the width measure 38.5 cm. ( 15.15"
). Weighs 270
grams ( 9.52 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/550 |
An excellent old
mixed metals Yomud ornament from Turkmenistan. Very good workmanship
in mixed metals and brass appliqués, decorated with coloured glass
cabochons. One dangle in the center is missing. Early to mid 20th
century. See similar sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 96. It measure
about measure about 47 cm. ( 18.50" ) in height, all included, and the
width is ca 10.9 cm. ( 4.29" ). Weighs 164 grams ( 5.78 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 00.00
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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
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 ID #: A/563
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A beautiful pair of antique
silver gilt Turkoman amulet case " Tavidzan " from Tekke Tribe,
Central Asia. Fine and well carved symmetrical lines. Very good alloy of
silver, partially fire gilded, decorated with great color cornelians cabochons. Early to mid 20th century. See similar piece
in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 128.
They measure ca 9.7
cm. by 5.2 cm.( 3.81" by 2.04" ). Weighs 48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 150.00
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 ID #: A/564
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A superb old
silver articulated Turkoman diadem, from Tekke Tribe, in
Turkmenistan. Second half of the 20th century. Silver partially gilded
embellsihed with nice cornelians stones. Very good alloy of silver. See
a similar sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p. 92. The height is 13 cm. (
5.11" ) and the width measure about 32 cm. ( 12.59" ).
Weighs 376 grams (
13.26 Oz ).
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Price : US $ 750.00
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 ID #: A/565
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A wonderful antique
silver gilded segmented diadem from
Kiva, Khorezm, in Uzbekistan. Fire-gilt silver, turquoises, blue
glass and great coral. Openwork segments of highly stylized human
figures, topped with double-headed eagles. Excellent workmanship, in
very good conditions. Late 19th, early 20th century. See similar piece in " The Arts and Crafts of
Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 285. The width is circa 36 cm. (
14.17" ) and the height in the center ( including the dangles )
measure 11.5 cm. ( 5.52" ). Weighs 152 grams ( 5.36 Oz ). Photo
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Price : US $ 2300.00
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A beautiful old
silver Turkoman bracelet from
Turkmenistan or Northern Pakistan. Fine
in very good conditions and with very good alloy of silver. Ligthly
flexible. The height is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ) and the space at the
opening measure 1.2 cm. ( 0.47" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 18 cm. ( 7.08" ). Weighs 20
grams ( 0.70 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: A/567
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A dazzling antique
jewellery set from Khiva ( Khorezem ), in Uzbekistan. Consisting of
a dobble necklace, temple hanging and earrings. Excellent craftmanship in
silver filigreed and partially fire gilded, ornamented with superb pale
coral, turquoises, blue glass beads, cornelians and colored glass
cabochons. The two medaillons are partially enameled with blue, white,
yellow and dark blue enamel. The lower medaillon present, below, a mark
" BC ". In very good conditions, ligthly crushed as usual for these
pieces, some small beads missing and the back of the earrings worn. Second half of the 19th century, early
20th century. See similar piece in " The Arts and Crafts of
Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 115 and in " Uzbekistan "
by Johannes Kalter and Margarita Pavaloi, p. 292. A MUSEUM PIECE FOR
COLLECTORS ! It measure about 49 cm. ( 19.29" ) in width from earring to
earring. The temple hanging, including the earings are 41 cm. ( 16.14" ) height. The
lower medaillon measure ca 8.4 cm. by 5.8 cm. ( 3.30" by 2.28" ), including the dangles and the diameter of the loop of the earrings is
5.5 cm. ( 2.16" ). Weighs 364 grams ( 12.83 Oz ).
Price : US$ 3500.00
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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 $ 00.00
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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, Karakalpak head ornament 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 16 cm. ( 6.29" ) in height and
the width is 6 cm. ( 2.36" ). Weighs 70 grams (
2.46 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/526
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A gorgeous old
mixed metal and bakelite Turkoman head-dress from
Central Asia. Excellent piece for collectors, well complete with
three trains, decorated with shells. In very good conditions, still
containing the textile hat to protect the head. It measure
about 16.5 cm. ( 6.49" ) in diameter and the height is ca 8 cm. (
3.14" ). The train is 50 cm. ( 19.68" ) long. Weighs 930 grams (
32.80 Oz ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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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$ 00.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/525 |
A beautiful old
mixed metal and bakelite Turkoman head-dress from
Central Asia. Very nice workmanship in very good conditions. Still
containing the textile hat to protect the head. It measure
about 17.5 cm. ( 6.88" ) in diameter and the height is ca 17 cm. (
6.69" ). Weighs
408 grams ( 14.39 Oz ). An excellent piece for collectors !
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: A/554 |
A fine antique
silver partially gilt Turkoman / Turkmen breast ornament " Göndschük "
from North Afghanistan. In original conditions, not clean. Good alloy of
silver partially gilt and decorated with glass stones at the imitation
of cornelians. Early to mid 20th century. An excellent piece for collectors, in
original conditions. The total height is about 26 cm. ( 10.23" ) and the width is ca 16.8 cm. ( 6.61" ). Weighs
174 grams (
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