AN OTTOMAN JEWELLED SILVER-GILT BOX, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY |

the exterior set with colourful stones against a ground of engraved foliate details and inscriptions, woven textile set on the base of the inside, hinged decorative clasps, with spurious date 1015 AH/1608-9 AD

The stones foil-backed, some stones faceted and some set as cabochon, one missing revealing foil backing, some probably later replacements, some dirt encrustation around crevices, some wear to textile on interior, minor sections of oxidisation, particularly visible to interior, 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."

inscriptions: On the top, the bismillah; Qur’an, chapter I (al-fatihah), verse 1; ‘This is by the grace of my Lord’, and Qur’an, chapter LVI (al-waqi’ah), verse 80 (or Qur’an, chapter LXIX (al-haqah), verse 43.
Around the body: The shahadah; the names of God, the four Orthodox Caliphs and Fatimah.
Under the lock, the date ‘In 1015 (1606-07)’.