An Ottoman silver parcel-gilt pen box (divit) with tughra of Mahmud II (r.1808-39), Turkey, 19th century

the elongated rectangular case with swollen terminals and a double-hinged well, the gilt terminals and edges and base of well with incised floral decoration, stamped with tughras and assay marks

In fairly good condition, some oxidisation and related discoloring to surface, notably on top of inkwell, scratches and minor knicks, some rubbing to extremities with slight loss of design, as viewed.
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Stamped with tughras of Sultan Mahmud II (r.1808-39)