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A silver scribe's pen-case (divit), stamped with tughra of Sultan Mahmud I (r.1730-54), Turkey, 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
the elongated rectangular case with swollen terminals and a double-hinged well, the terminals and edges and base of well with incised floral decoration and traces of gilt, stamped with tughras and a maker's mark 'amal Mehmed'
Condition
In good condition, some scratches and light scuffs to surface, traces of gilding, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Stamped 'Work of Mehmed'
With the tughra of Mahmud I (r.1730-54)
Another divit bearing a stamp by Mehmed, also with the tughra of Sultan Mahmud I, is in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul (TiEM 3360, illustrated in Kürkman 1996 p.75). It also features a six-pointed star engraved to the inside of the lid of the inkwell, known as 'Solomon's seal', surrounded by the names of the Seven Sleepers (ibid.) A further example is illustrated in M.Ş. Acar, Osmanli'da Günlük Yaşam Nesneleri, Haziran, 2011, p.117.
Stamped 'Work of Mehmed'
With the tughra of Mahmud I (r.1730-54)
Another divit bearing a stamp by Mehmed, also with the tughra of Sultan Mahmud I, is in the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul (TiEM 3360, illustrated in Kürkman 1996 p.75). It also features a six-pointed star engraved to the inside of the lid of the inkwell, known as 'Solomon's seal', surrounded by the names of the Seven Sleepers (ibid.) A further example is illustrated in M.Ş. Acar, Osmanli'da Günlük Yaşam Nesneleri, Haziran, 2011, p.117.