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22nd November 2019, 10:19 PM
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Can anyone tell me the origin of this item ?
Once upon a time, this beautiful item was a covered container until some idiot many years ago decided that it would be a great idea to put a pocket watch inside it so he added a hinge and placed a hole in it for the wind-up stem.
It is still a wonderful item to me, so I had to have it with all of its defects. It tests out to a high grade of silver. Could it be Turkish, Tibetan or Persian? Any guesses would be appreciated! |
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22nd November 2019, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bay Area
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I do not know where this is from, but the decoration in the center is reminiscent of the decoration on the hilts of yataghans from Focha - like the one in my avatar.
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23rd November 2019, 05:20 PM
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Thanks for your reply; one vote for Turkish.
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23rd November 2019, 07:48 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Oh Ottoman, and eve Focha - no doubt!
I like it! 
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23rd November 2019, 09:17 PM
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Two votes for Turkish by highly esteemed members, so Turkish it is.
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