Description: Antique Islamic fruit sherbet spoon made of solid silver, 19th century Turkey. It has a Turkish Ottoman coin bowl and a long twisted stem handle. The silver is marked 800, indicating its grade, and has an elaborate finial in the shape of a crown. The finial is adorned with Islamic symbols, including a crescent moon and a star. The bowl is made of a 20 Kurush silver coin of Sultan Abdul Aziz II, which is dated AH 1277 (1861-1874 AD).Obverse:Sultan Abdul Aziz II Tughra beneath stars and above regnal year, wreath, and value.Lettering:١٠سنةTranslation: Year 10Reverse:A stacked legend within the wreath.Lettering:عز نصرهضرب فيقسطنطينية١٢٧٧Translation:May he be victoriousStruck in Constantinople1277MEASUREMENTS:Overall length of the spoon: 28.5 cm (11.22 inches)The bowl diameter is about 3.5 cm (1.38 inches)WEIGHT: 61.8 grams (2.18 oz) Item number IS407 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 250 USD
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
End Time: 2024-09-03T00:03:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Silver
Type: Spoon with coin
Color: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Middle East
Age: 1850-1899
