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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/569
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A charming old
silver partially gilded Yomut pectoral probably from Iran. Decorated with small gilt appliqués, agate or cornelian stones and blue
glass beads. About 35 to 45 years old. The main part is made up with
medium grade silver, the dangles and the beads with non-precious metal,
containing copper. In good conditions. See similar sample in " Jewellery
from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter
Seiwert, p. 257. The central element measure, included the dangles, about 16 cm. by 11 cm. ( 6.29" by 4.33" ). The circumference, al included, is approx. 73 cm. ( 28.74" ). Weighs 156 grams ( 5.50 Oz ).
Price : US$ 340.00
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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$ 180.00
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 ID #:B/502 |
A wonderful pair of antique
silver chased and stamped earrings or head ornaments, from
North India or Pakistan. Great quality of workmanship and superb
design. Excellent alloy of silver. In good conditions, some dangles
missing. RARE SAMPLE FOR COLLECTORS ! They
measure about 9.2 cm. ( 3.62" ) in height ( without the wire ) and the
diameter below
is 3 cm. ( 1.18" ). Weighs 72 grams ( 2.53 Oz ).
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Price : US$ 320.00
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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$ 850.00
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 ID #: A/571 |
A beautiful old
silver Uzbek bracelet from
Central Asia. Excellent workmanship,
in very good conditions, with nice patina. Medium grade silver. Ligthly
flexible, it's very confortable to wear. The stem is missing and should
be ( or not ! ) replaced. The height is 3.3 cm. ( 1.29" ) and the space at the
opening measure 1.3 cm. ( 0.51" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 19.8 cm. ( 7.79" ). Weighs
54
grams ( 1.90 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #:B/511 |
A wonderful antique
silver and cornelians " Tumar ", probably
Ersari tribe, in Central Asia. Late 19th, early 20th century.
Amulet holder and breast ornament partially chased and decorated with great
color cornelians. Very good alloy of silver. The tube is openable. See similar sample
in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 128. The
small decoration up right is missing, but still a rare and beautiful
piece. It measure about
22 cm. in height
( 8.66" ), all included and 19.5 cm. in width ( 7.67" ). Weighs 338 grams (
11.92 Oz ).
Price : US$ 750.00
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 ID #: B/506 |
A very nice pair of antique
silver Uzbek earrings, from
Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, in the shape of stylised bird. ORIGINAL
AND AUTHENTIC ! Late 19th century. Excellent workmanship using glass
stones, mother of pearl, turquoise-coloured glass beads and corals. The
upper part is a recent addition to make them wearable. A rare sample in
good conditions ! See similar sample
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 214. The height is about 8.8 cm. ( 3.46" ) , all included and the width is 4.2
cm. ( 1.65" ). Weighs 14 grams ( 0.49 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #: A/574 |
A fine antique
silver cylindrical Uzbek amulet case from Bukhara, in Uzbekistan.
Early 20th century. Medium grade silver, punched with some appliqués and
embellished with small red coral beads. The chain is punched too
and made up with non-precious metal. Openable and in good conditions but
battered in nice way, with one split in the middle. It measure about
8.5 cm. by 3.2 cm. ( 3.34" by 1.41" ) without the small dangles. Weighs
48 grams (
1.69 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: B/510 |
A very nice pair of small antique
gilt
silver, filigree, baroque pearls and glass earrings, from
Samarkand or Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Small silver granulés, coloured glass stones
and baroque pearls. Excellent alloy of silver. AUTHENTIC, NOT A RECENT COPY ! An
excellent piece for collectors and easy to wear ! See similar pieces in
" Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margareta Pavaloi, p. 298. They
measure about 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ) in height and the width
is approx. 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). The thickness of the wire is a little more
than 1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 12 grams ( 0.42 Oz ).
Price : US$ 80.00
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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 #: B/508 |
A beautiful pair of antique
silver, filigree and glass Uzbeks or Tajiks earrings, from Uzbekistan. Small silver granulés, and red
and green glass beads ( including one small cornaline d'Aleppo ). Very
good alloy of silver. AUTHENTIC, NOT A RECENT COPY ! A fine sample for collectors and easy to wear ! See similar sample
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 192 and in
" Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margareta Pavaloi, p. 298. They
measure about 4.3 cm. by 3.8 cm. ( 1.69" by 1.49" ). The thickness of the wire is a little
less than 2 mm. ( 0.07" ). Weighs 24 grams ( 0.84 Oz ).
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 ID #:B/504
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A wonderful old
silver gilt Turkoman " tschanga " brooch or robe clasps, from
Tekke Tribe, Afghanistan. Complete and in excelent condition. Great
quality of workmanship. Mid 20th century. Very good alloy of silver gilded and decorated with fine
cornelians and glass stones at the imitation of cornelians. About half
of the decoratons are glass stones. See similar sample
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 256 and in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique,
d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 84. The height is 22.5 cm. ( 8.85" ),
all included and the width is 15 cm. ( 5.90" ). Weighs 342
grams ( 12.06 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$ 850.00
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 ID #:A/577
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A wonderful pair of old
non-precious metal and blue glass " Muchley " nomad earrings or temple
decorations from Pakistan or Afghanistan.
Katawaz People ? Complete with the small blue glass beads all around. Very nice design in non-precious
metal, with traces of silver. Trace of black pencil at the back of one
piece ( removable ). A good piece for collectors ! . See similar sample
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 189, in
the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Earrings ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 109 and in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 117. They measure about 13
cm. ( 5.11" ) in height ( all included ) and the maximum width is approx.
7.4 cm. ( 2.91" ) . Weighs 260 grams ( 9.17 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: A/598 |
A fancy old
mixed metals and coral hinjed bracelet from
Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Beautiful openwork, decorated with small
red coral beads. In very good conditions. The stem fit well. See similar samples in " Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margarita
Pavaloi, p. 303. The height is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ) and the inner
diameter measure 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). The inner circumference is approx. 15.7 cm. (
6.18" ). Weighs
50
grams ( 1.76 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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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 #:B/509 |
A great antique
silver and coral Uzbek or Tajik necklace, from Uzbekistan. Good
alloy of silver, decorated with small silver leafs and real red-orange
coral beads. The coin in the center is islamic and the date is worn (
probably 1291 from Hegira ). Early 20th century in excellent conditions.
The circumference measure about 55.5 cm. ( 21.85" ) and the pendant
( including the small coin ) 5.9 cm. by 1.9 cm. ( 2.32" by 0.74" ). Weighs
52 grams ( 1.83 Oz ). Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: A/579
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A charming antique
silver nielloed wrist-watch bracelet from Uzbekistan. Low grade
silver, in excellent conditions, no repairs. The stem seem be recent and
fit very well. ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ! Early to mid 20th Century. See
similar example in Ghysels collection " A World of Bracelets " by Anne
van Cutsem, p. 150. The inner circumference measure about 16.3 cm. (
6.41" ) and the inner diameter 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ). The height is 1.7 cm.
( 0.66" ). Weighs 20 grams ( 0.70 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: B/505 |
A fine old
mixed metals and glass Turkoman whip, from Turkmenistan or
Afghanistan, Yomut. Mixed metals decorated with brown glass stone.
Mid 20th century. See others samples
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 263. The length ( without the leather part ) is
25 cm. ( 9.84" ) and the maximum width is 3
cm. ( 1.18" ). Weighs 116 grams ( 4.09 Oz ).  Photo
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Price : US $ 120.00
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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/581 |
A rare pair of antique
silver, glass and coral Uzbek earrings, from Central Asia. Old
islamic
silver coins, dated 1319 and 1302 (? ) from Hegira, coral and glass
stones in the shape of a fish. Complete samples with the dangles like
these are very rare. Late 19th, early 20th century. Very good alloy of
silver. They measure about 11 cm. ( 4.33" ) in height, all included, and
the diameter of the small coins is 1.6 cm. ( 0.62" ). Weighs 18 grams (
0.63 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 $ 390.00
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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/582
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A great pair of small antique
silver filigree and coral " Chalka " earrings, from
Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. A small but very nice sample. Silver granulés
and red
orange coral. A very good piece for collectors and easy to wear ! See
similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Earrings ", by
Anne van Cutsem, p. 88-89. They
measure about 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ) in height and the width
is approx. 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ). The thickness of the wire is a little more
than 1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 18 grams ( 0.63 Oz ).  Photo
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Price : US $ 140.00
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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 very pretty old
silver Turkoman bracelet from
Turkmenistan or Northern Pakistan. Fine quality of workmanship,
in good conditions, ligthly worn. Very good alloy of silver. Ligthly
flexible. The height is 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 18.7 cm. ( 7.36" ). Weighs
56
grams ( 1.97 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 #: A/583
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A wonderful pair of
antique
fire-gilded silver Turkoman bracelets, from the
Teke Tribe. In good conditions, with the gold-wash well
preserved but worn on the rim ( see pictures ). Beautiful
honey
color carnelians and very good alloy of silver. 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 cm. ( 3.54" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.9 cm. ( 1.14" ) at one end, 3.3 cm. ( 1.29" ) at
the other. The maximum inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 17.2 cm. ( 6.77" ). Weighs
408
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Price : US$ 650.00
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 ID #: A/584 |
A gracious pair of antique
silver, glass and coral Uzbek earrings, from Central Asia. Very
light design, using old russian
silver coins, dated 1912 and 1914, coral and glass
stones in the shape of a fish. One earring is decorated with small blue
glass beads, at the imiatiton of the coral, missing on the other earring. Complete samples with the dangles like
these are very rare. Late 19th, early 20th century. Very good alloy of
silver. They measure about 12.5 cm. ( 4.92" ) in height, all included, and
the width is 3.6 cm. ( 1.41" ). Weighs 24 grams (
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Price : US $ 90.00
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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 sample
in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir Collection ", by
Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 241 and 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
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 ID #: B/512
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A charming antique
silver hinjed bracelet, from
Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ! Late 19th, early
20th century. In very good conditions, with nice patina. Very good alloy of silver, decorated with small blue
glass beads. The height is 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ) and the inner diameter measure
ca 5.6 cm. ( 2.20" ). The inner circumference is approx. 17.6 cm. (
6.92" ). Weighs 25
grams ( 0.88 Oz ).
Price : US$ 65.00
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 ID #: A/568
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A great antique
silver Turkoman armlet, from
Ersari Tribe, northern Afghanistan. Very nice stamped, engraved and
appliqué
design and excellent alloy of silver. Early to mid 20th century, in excellent
conditions. See similar sample in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan "
by Johannes Kalter, p. 104 and 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
can only ligthly be bent to change their shape : your measurements should be close
to the following. The height is 8 cm. ( 3.14" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.9 cm. ( 1.14" ) in the center. The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 18.2 cm. ( 7.16" ). Weighs
84
grams ( 2.96 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/593 |
A suoerb
non-precious metal gilt Turkoman / Turkmen breast ornament "
Göndschük "
or
House Amulet from Tekke Tribe, Central Asia. In original conditions and complete with
all the ethnic decorations, shell-fish, small bells, thimbles and glass
beads dangles. Embellished with great color cornelians. The cornelian in
the center is engraved. Early to mid 20th century. See similar piece
worn by the wife of a Teke Khan in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan "
by Johannes Kalter, p. 80 and in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir
Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 258. AN EXCELLENT PIECE FOR COLLECTORS, IN VERY
GOOD CONDITIONS ! The total height ( without the upper cotton threads ) is about
34 cm. ( 13.38" ) and the width is 19 cm. ( 7.48" ). Weighs
416 grams (
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 ID #:B/503 |
A gorgeous pair of antique
bell shaped
silver earrings, from
Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The filigree workmanship is just remarkable. Excellent alloy of silver. In
very good conditions. These are very collectible ! They
measure about 11.5 cm. ( 4.52" ) in height and the diameter below
is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs 70 grams ( 2.46 Oz ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID #: B/500 |
A fine antique
silver Ersari pendant, from
Turkmenistan. Used as pendant it was probably at the origin part of
a temple jewellery : see similar pieces in " The Arts and Crafts
of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p. 98. Early
20th century. In good conditions, with fine patina. Very good alloy of silver, decorated with
glass stone. The height is 13.5 cm. ( 5.31" ) and the width measure
5.7 cm. ( 2.24" ). Weighs 40
grams ( 1.41 Oz ).
Price : US$ 80.00
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A very nice antique
silver articulated " Manglaylik " Turkoman diadem, from Tekke Tribe, in
Turkmenistan. Early to midlle of the 20th century. Very good alloy of
silver, chased and partially gilded, decorated with colored glass
stones. Not cleaned. Complete with the seven elements and the upper
brooch. In good conditions, one element damaged below ( see picture 7 ). See similar sample in the
Ghysel's Collection " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 87. The maximum height is 8.2 cm. (
3.22" ) and the length measure about 59.5 cm. ( 23.42" ). Weighs
224 grams (
7.90 Oz ).
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Price : US $ 420.00
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A wonderful pair of antique
silver and glass Turkoman Yomud earrings, from Iran. Silver
partially gilt with appliqués and decorated with colored glass stones. Early 20th century.
In good conditions but the small domes below are worn ( see pictures ). See similar
sample in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes Kalter, p.
111 and in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Earrings ", by Anne
van Cutsem, p. 83. Very good alloy of
silver. They measure about 8.4 cm. ( 3.30" ) in diameter. Weighs 52 grams (
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Price : US $ 250.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/586 |
A very nice pair old
silver Turkoman bracelets from Turkmenistan or Northern Pakistan.
Low grade silver with fine appliqué decor, in very good conditions. See
similar pieces in " The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan " by Johannes
Kalter, p. 104. The height is 8 cm. ( 3.14" ) and the space at the
opening measure 2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 17.5 cm. ( 6.88" ). Weighs 246
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Price : US $ 290.00
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 ID #: A/587
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A beautiful set of antique
silver gilt and appliqués " boteh-shaped " belt elements, from
Damascus or Aleppo, in Syria. Lare 19th century. Very good alloy of
silver ( the strips at the back are made up with medium grade silver ).
In excellent conditions, embellished with small blue glass beads, at the
imitation of turquoise. See similar pieces in " The Arts and Crafts of
Syria " by Johannes Kalter, p. 94-95. They
measure about 8.7 cm. by 3.5 cm.( 3.42" by 1.37" ). Weighs 58 grams (
2.04 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/588 |
An attractive
antique
fire-gilded silver Turkoman bracelet, from the
Teke Tribe, from Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan. Excellent
alloy of silver with gold-wash and decorated with red glass stones (
worn by years of intensive use ). Early to middle of 20th century, with signs of age and wear.
The gold-wash is well preserved. Very ligthly adjustable. The height is
5.9 cm. ( 2.32" ) and the space at the
opening ( in the middle ) measure 3.6 cm. ( 1.41" ). The inner circumference ( including
the space at the openning ) is approx. 18.7 cm. ( 7.36" ). Weighs
106
grams ( 3.73 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #: A/589 |
A lovely pair of antique
silver, filigree and lapis-lazuli earrings, from
Samarkand or Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Small silver granulés, and real
lapis-lazuli stones. AUTHENTIC, NOT A RECENT COPY ! An
excellent piece for collectors and easy to wear ! See similar pieces in
" Uzbekistan " by Johannes Kalter and Margareta Pavaloi, p. 298. They
measure about 3.4 cm. by 2.8 cm. ( 1.33" by 1.10" ). The thickness of the wire is a little
less than 2 mm. ( 0.07" ). Weighs 10 grams ( 0.35 Oz ).
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An exceptionnal antique
silver chased Turkmen head-dress, from Central Asia-. Two
parts, still connected with the original chain. Excellent alloy of
silver, in very good conditions, lightly battered. Superb chased decor,
with small colored glass beads on the top. VERY RARE ! FOR COLLECTORS !!
These pieces are totally
absent in the bazaars and missing in many collections, but see a similar
sample in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir
Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 240. The diameter of
each element is 13 cm.
( 2.75" ). Weighs 154 grams (
5.43 Oz ).
Price : US$ 480.00
SOLD
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A charming pair of antique
silver, filigree and coral earrings, from
Samarkand or Bukhara, in Uzbekistan. Small silver granulés, and real
red-orange coral, with blue glass beadsl. Excellent alloy of silver. They
measure about 6.8 cm. by 3.9 cm. ( 2.67" by 1.53" ). The thickness of the wire is 2 mm. ( 0.07" ). Weighs
24 grams ( 0.84 Oz ).
SOLD
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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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A fine antique
mixed metals big earring or head ornament, from
Pakistan, Swat Valley. Alloy of different metals, containing brass. A rare
piece ! See a similar
sample in " Jewellery from the Orient - Treasures from the Bir
Collection ", by Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, p. 193. I measure about 22 cm. ( 8.66" ) in height and the diameter of the
lower part is 2 cm. ( 0.78" ). Weighs 58 grams ( 2.04 Oz ).
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A fine old
silver gilt and chased Turkoman " Tumar ", from
Tekke tribe, in Turkmenistan. Second half of the 20th century.
Amulet case and breast ornament finely chased and decorated with great
color cornelians. Excellent alloy of silver fire gilded. Not openable !
See similar sample in the collection René van der Star " Bijoux
Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p 86. It measure about
16 cm. in height
( 6.29" ), all included and 16.5 cm. in width ( 6.49" ). Weighs
230 grams (
8.11 Oz ).
Price : US$ 480.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/591 |
A very nice old
mixed metal Tekke dome-shaped " grupha " head ornament, from
Turkemnistan. Used on girl's cap it's complete with the two
plait ornaments still attached. Fine workmanship in very good conditions,
with traces of silver mixed with others metals. Decorated with red glass
stones. Second half of the 20th century. See similar sample in the
Ghysel's Collection " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 86-87. The diameter of the dome is 7 cm. ( 2.75" ). The plait
ornaments measure ca 46 cm. (
18.11" ), from the dome to the end. Weighs 308 grams ( 10.86 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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A nice pair of antique
silver nomad's earrings, from
Central Asia. Very good alloy of silver, decorated with small glass
stones ( some missing ). In very good conditions. The exterior diameter
is ca 9 cm. ( 3.54" ) and the thickness is 1.1 cm.
( 0.43" ). Weighs 52 grams ( 1.83 Oz ).
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A beautiful pair of antique
silver openwork Kirghiz earrings, from
Central Asia. Very good alloy of silver and excellent workmanship.
Superb patina and fine conditions ! They
measure about 8.4 cm. ( 3.30" ) in height and the width is 1.8 cm.
( 0.70" ). The thickness of the wire is 1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 20 grams ( 0.70 Oz ).
SOLD
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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
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