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YEMEN - OMAN - MIDDLE-EAST AND PALESTINE JEWELLERY
 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 (
22.43 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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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 #:309
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A fancy antique
Nomad Bedouin hinjed bracelet from North of Arabian Peninsula. Made
up in non-precious metal it's richly decorated with real turquoise
stones. See more on these bracelets and similar sample in " The Art of
Bedouin Jewellery ..." by Heather Colyer Ross, p. 98. Early 20th century.
The inner circumference measure about
15.7 cm.
( 6.18" ) and the inner diameter approx. 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). The height is
5.6 cm. ( 2.20" ). Weighs 126 grams (
4.44 ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #:326
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A collector's antique silver Bedouin
hollow " spikes " bangle from Saudi Arabia or Yemen. Some attribute
these bracelets to Nubia or Sudan. This bracelet features filigree work
and small conical spikes. These are worn by years of intensive use.
Excellent alloy of silver in very good conditions, worn by places. One
very small repair, nearly invisible. See more on these bangles and
similar sample in " The Art of Bedouin Jewellery ..." by Heather Colyer
Ross, p. 101. First half of 20th century. The inner circumference is approx. 18.9 cm. (
7.44" ). The height is ca. 26 mm. ( 1.02" ) and
the inner diameter measure about 6 cm. ( 2.36" ). Weighs 160 grams (
5.64 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #:324
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An elegant antique silver
and coral Bedouin
necklace, from Yemen. Embellished with great real red-orange coral beads
( only one at the end is glass ). The central element is made up with
low grade silver, the two finials are of non-precious metal. Easy and
very elegant to wear ! It measure about
39 cm. ( 15.35" ) in circumference and the height of the central
element ( including the small cylindrical amulet ) is 7.8 cm. (
3.07" ). Weighs 130 grams ( 4.58 ounces ).
Price : US$ 250.00
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 ID#:3008
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An exceptional antique silver
Bedouin headress from Yemen or Arabian peninsula. Very rare piece
in excellent conditions, but two small bells are crushed. All the bells
have a clapper inside. Very good alloy of silver. It measures about
34 cm.
( 13.38" ) in length and the height
is approx. 21 cm. ( 8.26" ). A great opportunity for collectors !! Weighs
366 grams ( 12.91 ounces ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID#:322
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A very rare antique silver
gilt Bedouin upperarm bracelet from South-East Egypt. Worn by
the women of the Beshara tribe. Excellent quality of craftmanship,
early 20th century. Scarse in the bazaars and missing in many
collections ! Very good alloy of silver gilt with traces of oxydation,
easy to remove. For collectors ! Some small beads and dangles are
missing. The front height
measure 3.4 cm.
( 1.33" ) and the inner diameter is approx.
9.4 cm. ( 3.70" ). Weighs 330 grams ( 11.64 ounces ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID#:331
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An important antique silver and coral Bedouin necklace, from Yemen. Silver granulés and good quality of orange coral. Very good alloy of silver. Easy and very elegant to wear ! Restrunk on strong threads. As usual the pictures do not reflect the exact color of the coral. The diameter of the coral beads is from 4 mm. ( 0.15" ) to 15 mm. ( 0.59" ). It measure about 37 cm. ( 14.56" ) in height ( including the cotton threads ). Weighs 286 grams ( 10.08 ounces ).
Price : US$ 560.00
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 ID#:339
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A beautiful old "
silver Bedouin necklace from
Yemen. Excellent design in very good conditions. The main elements are
made of medium grade silver, the pendants in non-precious metal. Easy to wear, it
measure 46.5 cm. ( 18.30" ) in length ( including the small chain ) and the
height is ca 10 cm. ( 3.93" ). Weighs 126 grams (
4.44 ounces ).
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 ID#:303
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A deliscious antique silver Bedouin
hinjed bracelet decorated with small red glass beads, from Yemen.
Very good alloy of silver, in excellent conditions. Beautiful quality of workmanship
! For very small wirst !! The inner circumference measure about
14.4 cm.
( 5.66" ) and the inner diameter approx. 4.6 cm. ( 1.81" ). The height is
4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs 80 grams ( 2.82 ounces ).
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 ID#:366
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A wonderful antique
silver Bedouin belt from Yemen. Very nice design made up of silver
sheet folded on cotton piece and decorated with red glass stones.
Complete and original, but worn by place. Very good quality of silver.
It measure about
80 cm. ( 31.49" ) in length and the height is ca. 3.8 cm. (
1.49" ). RARE ! !. Weighs 496 grams (
17.49 ounces ).
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 ID#:333 |
A great antique Bedouin
head-dress from Yemen. A very charming and decorative piece, in
original conditions, just in the same way I found it. Made up with non-precious
metal. Worn by intensive use. Early to mid 20th century. For collectors
! It measure about
46 cm. ( 18.11" ) in circumference and the small cylindrical amulet
measure 4.8 cm. by 4.1 cm. ( 1.88" by 1.61" ). One of the
amulet have loss his closing end. Weighs 256 grams (
9.03 ounces ).
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 ID#:332
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A beautiful antique
" Granary " Bedouin bracelet from Saudi Arabia. Excellent
workmanship in non-precious
metal. Sometime called " Nadj " it's heavy to wear. A very good piece
for connoisseurs, less expensive than the silver one ! In excellent conditions with good patina. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 136. The inner circumference measure about
15.6 cm.
( 6.14" ) and the space at the opening approx. 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The
diameter of the cones is 3.2 cm. ( 1.25" ). Weighs 220 grams ( 7.76 Ounces ).
ON HOLD
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 ID#:335
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A great quality traditionnal antique
silver Bedouin bracelet from
Oman. A single row of decoratives bosses all around make up this
bracelet. Excellent alloy of silver, in good conditions, ligthly knocked
on the rim. Superb workmanship ! See similar sample in " Silver the
Traditionnal Art of Oman ", by Ruth Hawley,
p. 60. The inner circumference measure about
19.1 cm.
( 7.51" ) and the inner diameter ca 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ). The
height is 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ). Weighs 94 grams ( 3.31 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
SOLD
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 ID#:318
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A beautiful old
silver Bedouin bracelet from the Arabian Peninsula or Pakistan. Very
nice design shared by the Yemeni and Pakistani silversmiths. Medium grade silver. Lightly worn in the interior,
overall in excellent conditions. The inner circumference measures about
16.2 cm.
( 6.37" ) and the space at opening is approx. 2.1 cm. ( 0,82" ). The height is
2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs 120 grams ( 4.23 Ounces ).
SOLD
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 ID#:334 |
An attractive old
non-precious metal Bedouin bracelet from Yemen. Excellent
workmanship in very good conditions. Decorated with small applied
lozanges and a central medaillon " diamond cut ". Nice patina. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 141. The inner circumference measure about
22.3 cm.
( 8.77" ) and the interior diameter ca. 7.1 cm. ( 2.79" ). The height is
4.5 cm. ( 1.77" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID#:336
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A rare antique silver
nomad bracelet from Damascus, in Syria. Late 19th, early 20th
century, in excellent conditions. Very good alloy of silver. See similar sample in "
The Arts and Crafts of Syria ", by Johannes Kalter,
p. 91. Easy to wear for small to medium wrists. The inner circumference measure about
16.3 cm.
( 6.41" ) and the inner diameter approx. 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ).
The space at the opening is 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ) and the height 1.7 cm. (
0.66" ). Weighs
88 grams ( 3.10 ounces ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID#:340 |
A splending pair
of antique
silver " Nisa " Bedouin earrings from Oman. Usually worn by Bedouin
women, attached to a cloth's headdress. Excellent alloy of and superb
design !
The dangles are ligthly different. First half of the 20th Century,
in excellent conditions. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of
Earrings ", by Anne van Cutsem,
p. 75. They measure about
12 cm.
( 4.72" ) in height, without the dangles and 21 cm. ( 8.26" )
all included. Weighs 130 grams (
4.58 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 190.00
SOLD
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 ID#:388 |
A superb antique
silver Bedouin hinged bracelet from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Excellent
quality of workmanship in medium grade silver. For small to medium
wirsts. The inner circumference measure about
15.3 cm.
( 6.02" ) and the inner diameter approx. 4.9 cm. ( 1.92" ). The height is
3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs 84 grams ( 2.96 Ounces ). A great
piece for connoisseurs !
Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID#:319 |
A very nice antique
silver Bedouin " flower " bracelet from Yemen. In
excellent conditions, with superb patina. For small wrists ! The height is
1.6 cm. (
0.62" ) and the inner
circumference measure approx. 14.2 cm. (
5.59" ). The space at the opening is about 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ).
Not adjustable. Weighs 46 grams (
1.62 ounces ).
SOLD
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 ID#:341
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A beautiful traditionnal antique
silver Bedouin bracelet from
Oman. A single row of decoratives bosses all around make up this
bracelet. Excellent alloy of silver, in good conditions, some small
bosses knocked. Nice workmanship ! The stem is recent. See similar sample in " Silver the
Traditionnal Art of Oman ", by Ruth Hawley. The inner circumference measure about
17.9 cm.
( 7.04" ) and the inner diameter ca 5.7 cm. ( 2.24" ). The height is
4 cm. ( 1.57" ). Weighs 72 grams ( 3.31 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID#:327
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A great lot of four antique
silver Bedouin beads from Yemen or Saudi Arabia. Excellent
quality of workmanship in high grade silver. Very old pieces with
beautiful patina. Three of them present the hallmark or signature of the
silversmith, in arabic calligraphy. As ususal for these old beads, they
are ligthly worn with small bumps by places. They measure from 2.9 cm.
( 1.14" ) to 3.3 cm. ( 1.29" ) in length and the diameter is approx.
2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ). Weighs 56 grams ( 1.97 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 49.00
SOLD
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 ID#:320
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A very nice old
silver Bedouin 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
rare design, using a red cut glass stone as a focal point ( two very
small chips ). Very good quality of silver. Lightly worn in the interior
with three small antique repairs ( nearly invisible ). The inner
circumference measures about 23.9 cm. ( 9.40" ) and the inner diameter
approx. 7.6 cm. ( 2.99" ). The height is 2 cm. ( 0.78" ). Weighs 80
grams ( 2.82 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID#:342 |
A beautiful lot of six antique
orange-braun amber beads from Yemen. This amber was made up with the
resine of some pine-trees, hand made early 20th Century. This amber come
from Ethiopia ( these trees no more exist from years ) and was in use in
all the region and in Yemen. Excellent pieces with nice patina,
ideal for necklace project.
More beads available. They measure about
2.9 cm.
( 1.14" ) in length and the diameter is approx. 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ).
Weighs 70 grams ( 2.46 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 45.00
SOLD
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 ID#:321 |
A superb antique
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Arabian Peninsula. In use from Arabian Peninsula to Ethiopia and Sudan,
these bracelets were worn too
in Somalia by the Rashaida women. Very good alloy of silver, in
excellent conditions. The stem is missing but it's easyier to wear it
without. For small to medium wrists. The inner circumference measure about
18.2 cm.
( 7.16" ) and the inner diameter approx. 5.8 cm. ( 2.28" ). The height is
7.6 cm. ( 2.99" ). Weighs 136 grams ( 4.79 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 170.00
SOLD
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