Thursday, June 18, 2015

A DIAMOND INSET BROOCH, OTTOMAN TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY, Silver gilt settings with inset diamonds and rubies, formed as a stylised version of the Ottoman coat of arms consisting of the large crescent moon and star along with two flags, one with a pink crescent, representing the flags of the Ottoman dynasty and that of the Islamic Caliphate, set on a base of pointed weapons and scrolling vines, some small areas of rubbing to the gilt surface, with large pin on reverse, 3¾in. (9.7cm.) long Islamic jewelry

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A DIAMOND INSET BROOCH, OTTOMAN TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY, Silver gilt settings with inset diamonds and rubies, formed as a stylised version of the Ottoman coat of arms consisting of the large crescent moon and star along with two flags, one with a pink crescent, representing the flags of the Ottoman dynasty and that of the Islamic Caliphate, set on a base of pointed weapons and scrolling vines, some small areas of rubbing to the gilt surface, with large pin on reverse, 3¾in. (9.7cm.) long

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