A set of Ottoman silver dishes bearing the crest of ‘Abbas Hilmi Pasha, Turkey, dated 1310 AH/1892 AD

comprising ten round silver dishes in three sizes: six small, two medium and two of slightly larger size, with a square serving platter and deep bowl also for serving, both with inscribed name and date within wreath surmounted by crown, the whole set bordered by band of stylised palmette motifs

In generally good overall condition, the square serving platters both slightly tarnished, with some minor hairline scratches, the dishes with some hairline scratches as consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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