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ISLAMIC ARABIC SILVER SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Middle East ca1900s No Mono
$ 129.35
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Description
A set of silver salt and pepper shakers.Hexagonal-form. Beautifully decorated with geometric ornaments.
Slightly domed detachable lids for refilling spices.
Pierced with different hole sizes - for salt and pepper.
Please look and inspect all the photos.
Not monogrammed.
Each marked to underside with unclear Arabic marks.
The pepper shaker marked to the lid and to the body with number "25",
the salt shaker marked in the same way with number "26"
Tested positive for .875/1000 - .900/1000 silver purity.
Made in Middle Eastern region sometime in 1900's.
Pictures will tell you more.
Each
Approx:
Height: 1 7/8in. (48mm.)
Width (max): 1 1/8in. (29mm.)
2pcs. Total Weight: 2.46 troy oz. (76.5 gr.)
Thick-walled, heavy for their sizes.
Few minor/light dents,
just indication of use and age.
Some tarnish/patina and oxidation what is not a defect.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.
Rare for their marks and overall condition.
p.s. International Shipping:
Available via Registered First Class International Mail.
Available via Priority & Express Mail.