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YEMEN OMAN EGYPT MIDDLE-EAST AND PALESTINE JEWELLERY
 ID #: A/380
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A gorgeous old silver
gilt Bedouin hollow bracelet from Yemen, most probably
Hadhramaut. There are similar samples, with more important spikes form
the eastern provinces of Saudi Arabia ( See " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 101 ). The openwork is remarkable, certainly
made by a master silversmith. Very
good alloy of silver. In excellent conditions, with a small bump at
the end and one near the ends. It measure about 22.5 cm. (
8.85" ) in circumference and the height is 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ). The
inner diameter is ca 7.2
cm. ( 2.83" ). Weighs 144 grams ( 5.07 Oz ). Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: A/381
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An awesome and rare antique silver Bedouin
necklace, from Yemen. Excellent applied workmanship on the charm case
with matching silver beads of the same quality, all presenting the hallmark or signature of the
silversmith, in arabic calligraphy. See a similar sample ( but with non
matching beads ) in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 62 ). The cylindrical charm case is openable
( not sealed ). Recently restrunk on strong wire. Very good alloy
of silver. It measure about
101 cm. ( 39.76" ) in circumference, all included. The diameter of
the beads is 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ) and the cylindrical charm case measure 14
cm. by 4.3 cm. ( 5.51" by 1.69" ). Weighs 544 grams (
19.18 Oz ).
Price : US$ 950.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/336 |
A pretty and rare old silver,
glass and agate Bedouin wedding
necklace, from Yemen. The silver elements are hand made, very old and made up
with medium grade silver. The fake coral beads are quite old and very decoratives.
Recently restrunk on strong wire. It measure about
47 cm. ( 18.50" ) in circumference, al included. Weighs 362 grams (
12.76 Oz ).
Price : US$ 440.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/382 |
An exquisite antique silver
and pink coral Bedouin
necklace, from Yemen. Both the small " hirz " or charm case and the
beads are matching and of great quality. Superb silky patina and real
coral ! The coins below show the date of 1371 and 1374 from Hegira (
1951 and 1954 AD ). Excellent workmanship on very good alloy of silver.
The diameter of the bigger beads ( below ) is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ) and 1.7
cm. ( 0.66" ) for the smaller ( up ). Recently restrunk on strong wire. It measure about
55.5 cm. ( 21.85" ) in circumference, all included. The cylindrical
charm case measure 6 cm. by 5.3 cm. ( 2.36" by 2.08" ), including the
coins dangles. Weighs 150 grams (
5.29 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/383 |
A stunning old
silver granulated Bedouin armlet from
Saudi Arabia. Mulberry granulation clustered to cast band, with a
central " flower ". Superb silky
patina and craftmanship ! See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 140 and in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 75 ( our sample is of far higher quality ).
Low grade silver. The inner circumference
measure 21.6 cm. ( 8.50" ) and the inner diameter 6.9 cm. (
2.71" ). The diameter of the " flower " is 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). Weighs
482 grams ( 17.00
Oz ).
Price : US$ 270.00
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 ID #:A/301 |
A charming old mixed
metals Bedouin choker, from Yemen. Fine quality of
workmanship, in good conditions. Strongly restrunk and easy
to wear. See similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 85. It measure about
24 cm. ( 9.44" ) in length, without the cotton threads and the height is
7.4 cm. (
2.91" ). Weighs 100 grams ( 3.52 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: A/337 |
A superb antique
nomad's Bedouin bracelet from
Yemen. Non-precious metal, partially gilt and decorated with
turquoises cabochons. In very good conditions. See similar sample in the
Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p.
142. The inner circumference measure about 20.4 cm. ( 8.03" ) and the interior diameter ca.
6.5 cm. ( 2.55" ). The height is 2 cm. ( 0.78" ). Weighs 72 grams (
2.53 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #: A/344 |
A very nice antique mixed
metals Bedouin bracelet from
the
Arabian Peninsula. Fine sample, with beautiful patina, in original
conditions. Nicely worn and
decorated with small red glass beads and stones. See similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 74. First half of 20th century. The inner circumference is approx.
19.5 cm. (
7.67" ). The front height is ca. 16 mm. ( 0.62" ) and
the inner diameter measure about 6.2 cm. ( 2.44" ). Weighs 104 grams (
3.66 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: A/385 |
A very fine old
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from
Yemen. Excellent filigree and granulation work. In good conditions,
with a recent stem. See similar sample ( gilt ) in the Ghysel's Collection
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 143. Very
good alloy of silver. The inner circumference
measure 16.3 cm. ( 6.41" ) and the inner diameter 5.2 cm. (
2.04" ). The height is 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). Weighs 96 grams ( 3.38
Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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 ID #: A/341 |
A very rare old David
star silver Bedouin circular " khamsa " pendant or talisman, from Oasis of
Siwa , in Egypt ( from the middle of Egypt to the coast ). These
Talismans were in use from Tunisia to Egypt. This sample is in excellent
conditions and present one libyan hallmark from the period anterior to
1969. Very good alloy of silver. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.81. Early to mid 20th century. The diameter measure
8 cm. (
3.14" ) and the thickness is 1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 40 grams (
1.41 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: A/386 |
A beautiful old
silver-gilt Bedouin flexible bracelet from Yemen or Oman. Excellent quality
of workmanship and nice design. Very good alloy of silver. Easy to wear.
About 50 to 60 years old. It measure 15.5 cm. (
6.10" ) in length and the height is 4.4 cm.
( 1.73" ). Weighs 60 grams ( 2.11 Oz ).  Photo
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Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: A/347 |
A superb antique
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from
Sur, in
Oman, with a dobble row of decoratives bosses all around, worn by
intensive use. Excellent alloy of silver, with traces of gold-wash.
Beautiful patina. The hinge system make it easy to wear for small to
medium wrists, but the stem should be changed. See similar sample in the
Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 144
and in " Silver, the Traditionnal Art of Oman ",
by Ruth Hawley, p. 21 and 60. The inner circumference measure about 19.5 cm. (
7.67" ) and the interior diameter ca.
5.4 cm. ( 2.12" ). The height is 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ). Weighs 118 grams (
4.16 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: A/387 |
A very nice old
silver Bedouin khol box from Yemen. The main elements are made up
with low grade silver, the application stick is made of mixed metals. The cap seem be
more recent than the tube. It measure ca 13 cm. ( 5.11" ) in height
and the width is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ). Weighs 64 grams ( 2.25 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: A/360 |
A fashionnable and rare pair
of antique
silver Bedouin earrings from Oman. Excellent alloy of
silver, silver granulés and red glass beads make up these earrings. A rare find !
They measure ca 10 cm. (
3.93" ) in height and the width is 4.5 cm. ( 1.77" ). Weighs
24 grams (
0.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 125.00
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 ID #:365 |
A very rare pair of old
aluminum Oromo cuffs or bracelets from Ethiopia. Beautiful design,
in good conditions. Superb patina. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 99. The inner circumference ( including the space at the opening ) measure about
17.5 cm.
( 6.88" ) and the maximum front height 5.1 cm. ( 2.0" ). Weighs
44 grams ( 1.55 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: A/361 |
A superb antique silver Bedouin
necklace, from Nubia or Sudan. Made up with excellent alloy
of silver. Great and elaborated silver chain ( one snall closing clasp
missing ). corated with an old silver coin, dated 1356 and 1931. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.147 and 157. Early to mid 20th century. The height measure
ca 38.5 cm. (
15.15" ) and the pendant ( all included ) is 11.5 cm. by 9.5 cm. (
4.52" by 3.74" ). Weighs 124 grams (
4.37 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #:343 |
A wonderful antique silver Bedouin bracelet from
Arabian Peninsula. Exceptionnal patina make
up this bracelet ! Seriously worn on the top but still very confortable to
wear. Decor clustered to solid wrought
band. Excellent alloy of silver. Pieces of this quality are very hard to
come by actually ! First half of 20th century. The inner circumference is approx.
20 cm. (
7.87" ). The front height is ca. 27 mm. ( 1.06" ) and
the inner diameter measure about 6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ) across. Weighs
90 grams (
3.17 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/320 |
A superb antique red coral Bedouin
necklace, from Yemen. Made up of four rows of authenthic red-orange
coral beads of very good quality ( it present very few holes ) and size.
The color of the coral is not uniform but vary from red-orange to ligth
brown-orange. To be restrunk. The diameter of the coral beads is from 4 mm. ( 0.15" ) to
8 mm.
( 0.31" ). It measure about
77 cm. ( 30.31" ) in circumference. Weighs 132 grams (
4.65 Oz ).
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 ID #:338
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A nice antique
Bedouin headband used by Yemenite women as ornament. Made up with
non-precious metal and decorated with red colored glass and beads it's
in good conditions, with one small red glass bead missing. First half of 20th century.
It measure about 40 cm. (
15.74" ) in length, without the leather bands at the ends, and the height is
6.8 cm. ( 2.67" ). Weighs 366 grams (
12.91 ounces ).
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 ID #: A/316
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A dazzling old silver Bedouin choker, from Yemen.
The handwork is remarkable and the silver alloy is about 60%.
Embellished with a pink glass cut stone. In excellent conditions,
strongly restrunk. Easy to wear. It measure about
27.5 cm. ( 10.82" ) in length, without the cotton threads and the height is
4.5 cm. (
1.77" ). Weighs 90 grams ( 3.17 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/321
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A fine and very rare antique silver Bedouin
hollow anklet from Oman. These piece are totally absent in the
bazars and missing in many collections. A rare opportunity ! This sample is made up with
good alloy of silver and is decorated with two old red glass beads. It
contain small beads or stones to give a nice sound. It measure about 17.6 cm. (
6.92" ) in circumference ( inner ) and the interior diameter is 5.6 cm. (
2.20" ). The front height is 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ). The space at the opening measure 3.1
cm. ( 1.22" ). Weighs 66 grams ( 2.32 Oz ). Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #:376
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A lovely antique silver
and glass Bedouin necklace, from Yemen. Made up with very well
patinated silver elements and glass beads, at the imitation of the coral.
Very good alloy of silver. The silver dangles are worn and some are
damaged ( see pictures ). Restrunk on strong thread. Easy and
very elegant to wear ! The central amulet holder measure ca 10.5 cm. by
5.5 cm. ( 4.13" by 2.16" ), including the dangles, and the circumference
54 cm. ( 21.25" ). Weighs 158 grams ( 5.57 Oz ).
Price : US$ 220.00
SOLD
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 ID#:A/384 |
A deliscious old silver Bedouin
wedding
necklace " Murtasha ", from Oman. Excellent workmanship with hand made silver elements, in
very good alloy of silver, with superb silky patina. Easy and elegant to
wear. Few beads ligthly crushed. Recently restrunk on strong wire.
See similar sample in " Silver Speaks, Traditionnal Jewelry of the
Middle East ", p.13, exhibition at the Bead Museum in Washington, DC,
2002-2003. It measure about
57 cm. ( 22.44" ) in circumference, all included. The height is ca
9 cm. ( 3.54" ). Weighs 170 grams (
5.99 Oz ).
Price : US$ 260.00
SOLD
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 ID#:A/388
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A very nice of old
silver Bedouin earrings from Yemen. Fine granulation workmanship. In very good conditions.
They measure about 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ) in diameter and the wire is approx.
1 mm. ( 0.03" ). Weighs 6 grams ( 0.21 Oz ).
Price : US$ 35.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/339
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A beautiful old
silver Bedouin " mermaid " circular amulet from Egypt. The front side show a mermaid and the back coranic verses for protection. This amulet present
three hallmarks, one showing the sliver alloy ( 60% ) and the two others
the date ( a cat and an arabic letter ) for 1948-1949. See more samples in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.170. The diameter measure 4.7 cm. ( 1.85" ) and the thickness is
0.5 mm. (
0.03" ). Weighs 12 grams (
0.42 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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 ID #: A/323
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A wonderful and rare antique mixed metals " Lazm " Bedouin necklace, from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Made upt with mixed metals with silver look, it's an unique ornament, allready rare to find 30 years ago ! Decorated with three red glass stones, one darker than the others. See similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..." by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 44. It measure about 25 cm. ( 9.84" ) in length, without the small chain and the height is ca 12.5 cm. ( 4.92" ). Weighs 260 grams ( 9.17 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: A/389 |
A great quality old
silver Bedouin hollow bracelet from the
Arabian Peninsula. These bracelets were in use from Arabian
Peninsula to Ethiopia and Sudan. They were also worn in Somalia by the
Rashaida women. See " Africa Adorned " by Angela Fisher. p. 278-79. and
other sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Bracelets ", by
Anne van Cutsem, p. 141. This sample present a very nice chased design
and is in excellent conditions, but present two small hole at the interior
( see pictures ). Very good alloy of silver with fine patina. About 50 to 70
years old. The inner circumference measure about 20.1 cm. ( 7.91" ) and
the inner diameter approx. 6.4 cm. ( 2.51" ). The maximum height is 1.7
cm. ( 0.66" ). Weighs 102 grams ( 3.59 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/396 |
A cheerful antique
silver Bedouin " Aydari " cuff, from South Palestine, Ramallah
or Bethlehem.
Early to mid
20th century.
Good alloy of silver. See similar sample in " Traditionnal
Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry "
by Abed Al-Samih Abu Omar, p. 108 and
in the
Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 148. The height
is 2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ) and the inner circumference mesasure about 16.4 cm.
( 6.45" ). The space at the opening is 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs 72
grams ( 2.46 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
SOLD
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 ID#:351
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A lovely antique mixed
metals Bedouin choker, from Yemen. Excellent quality of
workmanship, looking like silver ! In good conditions, but one small
circular decoration is missing. Easy
to wear. See similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 85. It measure about
38 cm. ( 14.96" ) in length, without the small chains and the height is
6 cm. (
2.36" ). Weighs 134 grams ( 4.72 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/345
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A wonderful old
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet, from Sanna'a, in Yemen.
These bracelets, finely decorated represent the height of the
silversmith art. Superb patina on excellent alloy of silver. The stem is
original. Signature of the silversmith in arabic calligraphy at the
interior. This bracelet represent with excellence the Yemeni Jewish work,
famous for fine silver craft. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 139 and in " Silver Speaks, Traditionnal Jewelry of the Middle
East ", exhibition at the Bead Museum in Washington, DC, 2002-2003, p.23. The height is ca.
3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ) and the inner diameter measure about 5 cm. ( 1.96"
). The inner circumference is approx. 15.7 cm. ( 6.18" ). Weighs 64
grams ( 2.25 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/327
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A wonderful pair of old
silver Bedouin hollow bracelet from Saudi Arabia or Yemen. A rare
quality of workmanship, in excellent conditions. Medium grade silver.
The bracelets are decorated with Saudi silver coins. They contain small
beads or stones who give a nice sound. RARE ! The inner diameter measure
ca. 6.6 cm. ( 2.59" ) and the interior circumference about
20.7 cm.
( 8.14" ). The height in the center is 3 cm. ( 1.18" ). Weighs 142 grams (
5.00 Oz ).
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 ID#:A/392 |
A superb small old
solid
silver Bedouin chased bracelet from Saudi Arabia or Yemen. Excellent quality of workmanship
with beautiful patina. Very good alloy of silver. See a similar design
on an armelet in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..."
by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 71. Hard to find ! For small wrists. The
inner diameter measure
ca. 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ) and the interior circumference about
16 cm.
( 6.29" ). The space at the opening is 2 cm. ( 0.78" ) and the height is
1 cm. ( 0.39" ). Weighs 72 grams (
2.53 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/328
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A wonderful antique red coral
and silver Bedouin
necklace, from Yemen. Made up of nine rows of authenthic red-orange
coral beads of very good quality ( it present very few holes ) and size.
The colour scale of the coral is quiet uniform but vary ligthly from red-orange to ligth
brown-orange. Embellished with five amber beads. The silver beads are in
low grade silver, the small leaf in medium grade silver. To be restrunk. The diameter of the coral beads is from
3 mm. ( 0.11" ) to 5 mm.
( 0.19" ). It measure about
49 cm. ( 19.29" ) in circumference. Weighs 82 grams ( 2.89 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #: A/329 |
A fine old non-precious
metal Bedouin " Hirz " charm case, from Yemen. This rectangular
charm case is decorated with beaded wire, filigree and red glass. A very
good sample made up with mixed metals. See more details and similar samples in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery
..." by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 107. It measure about
9.7 cm. ( 3.81" ) in height and the width is 7.7 cm. (
3.03" ). The thickness is 1.1 cm. ( 0.43" ). Weighs 94 grams ( 3.31 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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 ID #: A/362
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A very pretty old
mixed metal and silver Bedouin crescent shape necklace, from Arabian
Peninsula. The crescent is made up with non-precious metals and the
dangles in low grade silver. See more details on the crescent
necklaces and similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery
..." by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 55. It measure about
9 cm. ( 3.54" ) in height ( in the center ) and the width is 12 cm. (
4.72" ). The circumference of the chain is ca 85 cm. ( 33.46" ). Weighs
188 grams (
6.63 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: A/390 |
A great old
silver Bedouin
necklace, from Arabian Peninsula. Nice design, using old Saudi silver
coins, in very good
conditions, strongly restrunk. Same of the dangles are gilt. Very
pleasant sound. Very good alloy
of silver. It measure about
83 cm. ( 10.3" ) in circumference, all included and the amulet box
measure 8.5 cm. by 8 cm. ( 3.34" by 3.14" ). Weighs 330 grams (
11.64 Oz ).
Price : US$ 490.00
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 ID #: A/331
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A nice old non-precious
metal Bedouin " Hirz " charm case, from Yemen. This rectangular
charm case is decorated with beaded wire, filigree and red glass. A very
good sample made up with mixed metals. See more details and similar samples in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery
..." by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 107. It measure about
9.5 cm. ( 3.74" ) in height and the width is 7.8 cm. (
3.07" ). The thickness is 1 cm. ( 0.39" ). Weighs 72 grams (
2.53 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID#:372 |
A lovely antique
solid silver Bedouin bracelet from the Arabian Peninsula. The
decoration of this sample and the great patina make it up ! Nicely worn
and overall in good conditions. A collectors piece and wearable ! Very good alloy of silver.
Missing in many collections ! The inner diameter measure ca. 6.9 cm. ( 2.71" ) and the interior circumference about
21.6 cm.
( 8.50" ). The height in the center is 1.9 cm. ( 0.74" ). Weighs
96 grams (
3.38 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: A/333
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A gracious old silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Arabian Peninsula. Beautiful design on medium grade silver. Some dangles missing and some are worn. The hinje system make it easy to wear for small wrists. The inner circumference measure about 16.3 cm. ( 6.41" ) and the inner diameter approx. 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ). The height is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs 116 grams ( 4.09 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/346
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A rare quality old
silver Bedouin " flower " bracelet from Yemen. Very old piece
with superb patina. Overall in good conditions, with two small holes at
the ends due to years of traditionnal use and some small silver minute
pearls missing. For small wrists.
Excellent alloy of silver. The height is
1.3 cm. (
0.51" ) and the inner
circumference measure approx. 14.7 cm. (
5.78" ). Measuring ca 4.7 cm. ( 1.85" ) in diameter with a space at the opening
of 1.9 cm. ( 0.74" ).
Not adjustable. Weighs 52 grams (
1.83 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/391
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A very nice group of four
antique silver Bedouin beads from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Beautifully
made, decorated and shaped. Good alloy of silver. Old pieces with
beautiful patina. The beads measure
3.8 cm. by 1.9 cm. ( 1.49" by 0.74" ) and the tubes 4.8 cm. by 1.1
cm. ( 1.88" by 0.43" ). Weighs 34 grams ( 1.19 Oz ).
Price : US$ 40.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/364
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A very nice old
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Arabian Peninsula. Beautiful
design and excellent filigree workmanship in medium grade silver. The stem is
recent and fit very well ( the orange on the pictures is a small wire
used to fix it ). The hinje system make it easy to wear for small to
medium wrists. The inner circumference measure about
17 cm.
( 6.69" ) and the inner diameter approx. 5.4 cm. ( 2.12" ). The height is
3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs 62 grams ( 2.18 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/393 |
A wonderful old
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Northern Yemen. Beautiful
granulation and appliqués workmanship representing the renowned art of
the Yemeni Jewish silversmiths. Excellent alloy of silver. The stem
( a screw ) is original and fit well. The hinje system make it easy to wear for small wrists. The inner circumference measure about
15.1 cm.
( 5.94" ) and the inner diameter ( ligthly irregular ) approx. 4.8 cm. ( 2.12" ). The height is
5.4 cm. ( 2.12" ). Weighs 122 grams ( 4.30 Oz ).
Price : US$ 210.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/354 |
A collector's pair of antique
silver " Zar " rings from Egypt.
This jewellery was used for special purposes, particulary the
"Zar ceremony " and is very scarse on the market. See more on the " Zar
ceremony " in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.163 ss. They present three hallmarks : 600, the cat
and the letter "
A " for the years 1925-26. Medium grade silver ( 600 ). See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.145. The measurements are as following. The left one :
American size is 8 1/2 and french size is 18. The inner diameter is 18
mm. ( 0.70" ) and inner circumference 58 mm. ( 2.28"). Weighs 4 grams (
0.14 Oz ). The right one : American size is 8 1/2 and french size is 16.
The inner diameter is 18 mm. ( 0.70" ) and inner circumference 56 mm. (
2.20"). Weighs 2 grams ( 0.07 Oz ). Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: A/394 |
A lovely pair of old
non-precious metal Bedouin ear ornaments from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Half
domes with appliqués and chain pendants, with small bells. Excellent
quality of workmanship. One of the wire is missing. About 40 to 50 years
old. They measure from
21 cm. ( 8.26" ) in height and the diameter of the domes is 4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs
248 grams ( 8.74 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/350 |
A rare antique
silver " Zar " head-dress or pendant from
Egypt. This jewellery was used for special purposes, particulary the
"Zar ceremony " and is very scarse on the market. See more on the " Zar
ceremony " in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.163 ss. It present four hallmark : 600 ( 2 x ), the cat
and the letter "
H " for the years 1933-1934. Medium grade silver ( 600 ). See
similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.166. It measure 6.5 cm. ( 2.55" )
in height and is 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ) wide.
Weighs 10 grams ( 0.35 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: A/356 |
A fine antique
silver and glass ring from the Rashaida or Bishariya Tribes, in
Sudan. These pieces are very scarse on the bazaars, don't miss this
opportunity ! See similar sample in " A World of Rings ", by Anne van
Cutsem, p. 33 and in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.118. Very good alloy of silver. In good conditions, but
worn, particulary near the rim. It measure :
American size is 8 1/4 and french size is 17. The inner diameter is 18
mm. ( 0.70" ) and inner circumference 57 mm. ( 2.24" ). The
length measure 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs 6 grams ( 0.21 Oz ).
Price : US$ 65.00
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 ID #: A/351 |
A rare antique
silver " Zar " head-dress or pendant from
Egypt. This jewellery was used for special purposes, particulary the
"Zar ceremony " and is very scarse on the market. See more on the " Zar
ceremony " in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.163 ss. It present three hallmark : 600, the cat and
the letter "
X " for the years 1922-1923. Medium grade silver ( 600 ). See a
matching sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.166. It measure 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" )
in height and is 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ) wide.
Weighs 14 grams ( 0.49 Oz
). Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: A/395 |
A beautiful antique
mixed metals Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Nubia or Sudan. Rare
design, lithgly different than the more heavy pieces. Probably from the
Bishariya Tribe.These piece were
made and worn in Southern Nubia and in the Rashaida and Bishariya Tribes, in Sudan.
Nice patina. In good conditions, no repairs. The
stem is recent and fit very well. Aa good piece for connoisseurs ! See similar samples in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 277-279 and in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 133 and 148. The height is 4.8 cm. ( 1.88" ) and the inner diameter about
5.6 cm. ( 2.20"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 17.6 cm. ( 6.92" ). Weighs
56 grams ( 1.97 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: A/352
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A beautiful antique
silver " Zar " head-dress or pendant from
Egypt. This jewellery was used for special purposes, particulary the
"Zar ceremony " and is very scarse on the market. See more on the " Zar
ceremony " in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.163 ss. It present four hallmark : 600 ( 2x ), the cat
and the letter "
G " for the years 1932-1933. Medium grade silver ( 600 ). See a
matching sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt "
by Azza Fahmy, p.166. It measure 7.6 cm. ( 2.99" )
in height and is 3.3 cm. ( 1.29" ) wide.
Weighs 12 grams ( 0.42 Oz
). Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: A/379 |
Two suoerb small old silver Bedouin
cylindrical amulet containers from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Very
nice shape and decoration. Medium grade silver. Not openable. Ideal for
necklace project. They measure ca 7 cm. ( 2.75" ) in length and the
maximum diameter is
2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs 48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ).
|
 ID #: A/378 |
Two nice
antique silver Bedouin beads from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Nicely
made, decorated and shaped. Very good alloy of silver. In good
conditions, ligthly crushed. Old pieces with
black patina ( not clean ). They measure about
3.1 cm. by 3.4 ( 1.22" by 1.33" ). Weighs 36 grams ( 1.26 Oz ).
ON HOLD
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 ID #: A/377 |
A beautiful set of two
antique silver Bedouin beads from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Beautifully
made, decorated and shaped. Very good alloy of silver. In good
conditions, ligthly crushed. Old pieces with
black patina ( not clean ). They measure
3 cm. by 3.7 ( 1.18" by 1.45" ) and 2.7 cm. by 3.5 cm. ( 1.06"
by 1.37" ). Weighs 24 grams ( 0.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 30.00
ON HOLD
|
 ID #: A/376 |
A very good group of three
antique silver Bedouin beads from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Beautifully
made, decorated and shaped. Very good alloy of silver. Not clean, just
in the same way I found them. All present the hallmark or signature of the
silversmith, in arabic calligraphy. They measure from 4.2 cm. ( 1.65" ) to
4.5 ( 1.77" ) in length and the diameter is from
3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ) to 3.8 cm. ( 1.49" ). Weighs 54 grams ( 1.90 Oz ).
Price : US$ 75.00
ON HOLD
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