Antique Turkish Silver Goblets, circa 1880

Name: Antique Turkish Silver Goblets, circa 1880
Brand: Unknown
Price: 2860.39 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Turkish silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware These exceptional antique Turkish silver goblets have a circular bell shaped form onto a waisted pedestal, to a circular spreading foot. The surface of each vessel is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration accented with exceptional cast and applied arabesque style arched ornamentation to the lower portion. The drinking vessel surmounts a plain knopped waisted pedestal. The circular spreading foot of each goblet is ornamented with further impressive cast arabesque style designs, accented with leaf motifs, in addition to a bead decorated border to the outer circumference. These exceptional examples of antique silverware feature the Tughra Mark of the Sultan mark to the surface; there is no maker's marks, therefore the maker is unknown. Condition These antique Turkish silver goblets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The engine turned decoration is very crisp and the cast ornamentation is very sharp. The Turkish 'Tughra Mark of the Sultan' hallmark struck to the surface of each goblet has wear in keeping with age and location, but remains legible. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique Turkish silverware. Dimensions Diameter of rim 8.6cm/3.4" Diameter of foot 6cm/2.4" Height 13.7cm/5.4" Total Weight 15.9 troy ounces/496g Date: circa 1880 Origin: Turkey, Asia.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.4 in (13.72 cm)Diameter: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver

Place of Origin:

Turkey

Period:

1880-1889

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Please see main description.