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This Persian astronomical globe, made of copper, is elaborately decorated with human and animal forms representing the astrological signs. Important places on the globe are inlaid with silver dots.
Period: late 19th century. Dimensions: diameter 16 cm
A beautiful 19/20th century Persian or Ottoman astrolabe. It is decorated with silver, foliage designs and Arabic inscriptions. It consists of four parts. It is made of bronze and in very good condition.
Dimensions: hight 25 cm, diameter 19 cm, thick 1 cm.
This solid bronze statue is akin to the immens statue of Ulug Bek, son of Timur at the Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Especially the facial expression is a good likeness.
The 37 cm wide, 28 cm deep and 61 cm high. It is 62 kg. Please make sure to check the shipping costs before bidding.
A 19th century tapestry depicting a figural scene. At the centre there is a mosque with Arabic text. It is said to be marked by Chauhan. The tapestry is in good condition and 19 by 127 cm.
A 20th century oil on canvas painting. It depicts the Liberation of Istanbul. The painting is in good condition. It is 70,5 by 60,5 cm with frame and 49 by 39 without frame.
This calligraphy is painted on a long scroll made of authentic paper. The text is in black inc which is adorned with gold decorations. They are talismanic, in that the content is said to have healing and or protective powers.
The scroll is 9 by 80 cm and in very good condition.
A 18-19th century silver Ottoman ring with a red stone. The silver is decorated with etchings and the stone is engraved with Islamic text. It is in good condition. The dimensions are: the stone 2,5 by 1,5 cm and the ring 3 by 3,7. Ring size: 10.
A pair of 20th century Ottoman or Persian Quadrant Astrolabes. They are in very good condition. Dimensions are 24,5 by 24,5 cm.
A beautiful 19th century Indian or Persian sword in brown leather scabbard. The blade has a serrated edge. The pommel is in the form of a ram’s head. The grip is intricately decorated with leaflike forms. The blade is 82 cm long and 4,5 cm wide at the top. The grip is 16 by 10,5 cm and the Rams head is 4 by 2,5 cm. It has a brown leather scabbard.
A 20th century Ottoman or Persian astrolabe. Itis hand made and gilded with 18 k gold. It is in good condition. The dimensions are 10 by 7 by 1,5 cm.
A beautiful 18-19th century talismanic shirt. This Ottoman talismanic shirt is hand made. The proces takes several year to complete a shirt. The shirt was made for an importent man in the Ottoman empire. It was used to give protection to the person wearing during a war. The Islamic texts on the shirt are said to have healing and protective properties.
The shirt is in good condition. It is 99 cm long and 105 cm wide (arm span).
A 19th century shield decorated with gilded Islamic inscriptions. It is in good condition. The diameter is: 50 cm.
18-19th century Ottoman Yataghan with several engravings in the blade. It is good condition. The blade is 75 cm, the grip is 12 cm. it is in a black leather scabbard.
Three nice looking 19th century Ottoman Pasha coats. One with two rows of buttons and two with one row of buttons. All are in reasonably good condition for their age but in need of repair.
Beautiful 19th century painting of Mecca on ceramic with several Arabic texts. It is in good condition. The ceramic is 40 by 30,5 by 1,5 cm.
This wonderful and unique object is a hand made Kaaba key. This is a likeness to the key of the most Holy place in the Muslim world. The key is decorated all over with intricate silver designs and Arabic texts. A true masterpiece! At 46 by 11,5 cm it is large and heavy. It is in very good condition and a proud piece to exhibit anywhere.
This helmet is exactly like the ceremonial helmet of Sultan Fatih Mehmet worn during his conquest of Istanbul. The original is exhibited at the Military Museum of Harbiye.
On the helmet there are the Surah of the Conquest (Al-Fatih)(سورة ألفتح) and the names of the four Caliphs. The calligraphy was by İsmail Hakkı Altunbezer, one of the late Ottoman calligraphers. The art of illumination was used in the decorations. It is adorned with stones of turquoise. A 22 micron coating has been applied on the golden helmet. The helmet is in very good condition.
Two 19 th century Ottoman pendents made of metal. They are in good condition The dimentions are 15 by 2 cm and 12 by 4.5 cm.
This large oil on canvas painting is of Mecca with the Kaaba at the centre of the picture. In wonderful morning sunrise colours the Kaaba is shown in its surroundings. The 19-20th century painting is in very good condition. The dimensions with frame are 100 by 64,5 cm and without frame 90 by 87 cm.
Embroidery of an Orientalist scene. Depicted is a market street with travelers and a Mosque in the distance. It is set in a wooden frame and in good conditio. The dimensions are 73 cm by 37 cm with frame and 67 by 31 cm without frame.
A rare 19th-20th century beautiful Persian or Ottoman astrolabe. It is decorate with silver leaf-like designs and Arabic inscriptions. It has five parts. It made of bronze and in very good condition. 29 cm high, 20 cm diameter and 1 cm thick.
Two beautiful 20th century tasbih. These prayer beads are long and have 99 + 1 beads for reciting Islamic duas.
Both have red beads, of different hues, and silver tassels.
The tasbih are in good condition. The dimensions are: The red one 65 cm. The dark red one 58 cm.
A collection of 5 old Tashbi or prayer beads. All different in the sort of the beads and the length of the cord. They are in very good condition.
This beautiful Ottoman Qalam box is made of wood inlaid with mother of pearl. It is in very good condition. Inside it has two compartments. One with a wooden lid.
It is from the 19th century. The dimensions are: 33 cm wide, 21 cm high and 22 cm deep.
A 20th century, Islamic embroidery for a door frame. It is decorated with several Islamic inscriptions in copper thread.
In very good condition. Dimensions: 240 cm high, 150 cm wide.
Complete Ottoman saddle with stirrups. Made of leather with silver decorations with etchings. The 19th century item is in reasonably good condition for its age. Dimensions: length 49 cm, hight 35 cm, wide 40 cm.
A very rare, 19th century Pasha suit. It is intricately decorated in gold and red.
In good condition. Dimensions: coat length 102 cm, trousers lenght 115 cm.
19th century, Ottoman sword with original sheath. Decorate with gilded with Ottoman insignia.
In good condition. Dimensions: blade 77 cm, grip 19 cm high, 16 cm wide.
Two authentic, Ottoman hats. The woolen hats are from the 19/20th century. They were worn by a Pasha.
In good condition. Dimensions: hat with feather diameter 14 cm, 14 cm high. Other hat diameter 21 cm, 14 cm high.
19/20th century, Ottoman helmet made of copper. Etched with decorations and Islamic inscriptions.
In good condition. Dimensions: 45 cm high, diameter 21 cm.
Very beautiful Islamic sword. Gilded with Islamic texts in red velvet sheath.
20th century, in very good condition.
Dimensions: blade 78 cm, grip 10 cm high, 15 cm wide.
Bronze Ottoman shield 19-20th century.
Diameter 50 cm and in very good condition.
An Ottoman embroidery. The gold coloured tread forms stylised botanicals. The red velvet piece is 72 by 78 cm and in good condition.
An Ottoman embroidery. The gold coloured thread forms stylised botanicals. The blue velvet piece is 84 by 87 cm and in good condition.
An Ottoman embroidery. The gold coloured tread forms stylised botanicals. The red velvet piece is 85 by 83 cm and in good condition.
Beautifully colourful, 19th century Ottoman box. The front of the box flips open revealing several small drawers. The front is decorated with floral forms and birds, on the inside of the front there are calligraphy panels. The sides of the box have paintings of women.
It is in good condition and 27 cm wide, 17 cm high and 18 cm deep.
A beautiful example of a formal Ottoman document. The 20th century piece is a large, framed document with a Tughra, possibly Abd Al Hamid, on the top the page that is decorated with leafy forms in gold and vibrant blue, red and pink.
In good condition considering its age. With frame it is 73 by 119 and it is 54 by 98 cm without frame.
NOTE: this is a large piece, be sure to calculate the shipping costs before bidding.
This is a rare 19th century, Caucasus sword and dragger that belonged to Ismail Anver Pasha.
It is In good condition.
19th century Ottoman sword. It has a straight blade 67 cm. The grip is made of wood and 9 cm long with a ball formed pommel on top. The scabbard 70 cm covered in red velvet decorated with leather and meal strips. It is in good condition.
This framed embroidery shows an Oriental Scene depicting a sultan in his Palace.
Dimensions: 84 by 67 cm. The embroidery is in vert good condition, the frame is damaged.
Please note that this is a large item, the shipping costs could be relatively expensive.
Handmade Ottoman jacket. It is made from deep red velvet and embroidered with cold coloured thread. The decorations are a flourish design with stars around the bottom of the jacket and sleeves.
Dimensions: length 98 cm
Condition: very good
A rare 19/20th century Islamic Turkmen Buzkashi saddle from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan.
In good condition. Dimensions: back to front 57 cm, left to right 33 cm, hight 31 cm.
This wonderful Ottomane embroidery. At the center there is a figure referencing a Dervish hat. This is surrounded by an Arabic embroidered calligraphy.
Dimensions: with frame 66 by 56 cm and without frame 49 by 39 cm.
Panel with silver work in the form of Tughra and Kaddes Allahu Sirrihu written in the section to the right in the form of Mevlana Mehmet Celaleddin.
It is in good condition. The size of the frames: 27 by 24 cm.
Leather, Ottoman period, brocaded wallet. When opened up it folds out with several compartments in red leather. The interior flaps are decorated with cut-outs.
The wallet is in good condition and 16 by 12 cm.
Leather, Ottoman period, brocaded wallet. It has two pockets on the inside that is lined in red leather. It closes with a flower formed metal button.
On the flap of the wallet there is Arabic calligraphy.
It is in good condition and 9,5 by 7,5 cm.
Ottoman period coat. A beautiful example and rare, collectible piece of Hereke palace work.
The length is 150 cm
Ottoman period, Sultan II, Iftar bowl with an Abdülhamid Tughra. On the top of the lid is a flower. The lid and plate are decorated with pencil work engravings. It is marked with a Tughra on the lid.
It is in good condition has a diameter of 14 cm and a hight of 9 cm.
A beautiful, handmade, Ottoman periode tray with Edirnekari workmanship. The basis of the tray is wood decorated in wonderful colours forms.
It is in very good condition and 51, 28 by 2 cm.
This is a beautiful 19th century Ottoman shield.
It is in a good condition and has a diameter of 48 cm.
This is an interesting find for a collector. The Ottoman bag is a mailbag in original state with its original compass.
The 19th century bag is 28 high and 23 wide.
This complete, holy Quran is dated 1163 AH (1747 AD). It was handwritten by his excellency Muallim Al-Hajj Muhammad Emin.
It is 16 by 12,5 cm and has 500 pages.
Muhammed Rifat wrote this Ottoman manuscript in 800 AH (1300 AD). The book is about Zilkada, Prayers and Talismanic benefits. Many pages are decorated with beautify colourful hand painted representations of plants and flowers.
It is in good condition and 10,5 by 16,5 cm and 290 Pages.
This is a collection of three sultan miniatures. The very collectible and colourful paintings are embellished with 24 carat gold cadres and backgrounds. They are painted on paper and signed by the artist.
Periode: 19-20th century
Dimensions: 13 by 16,5 cm
Condition: very good
A large size map of Istanbul dated 1327 AH (1911 AD). The map is on paper fixed on linnen.
It has some water damage and discolouration by light, but it is in overall good condition. The map is 200 by 108 cm.
This bone fan is decorated with beautiful engravings that are hand painted with gouache highlights. On one side there is an Orientalist scene and on the other side a renaissance scene. It was made for the Ottoman market.
Condition: This is a very fragile piece that has some damage and restorations
Provenance: It was part of the collection of an amateur collector from Cannes, who acquired it through inheritance.
Dimensions: Long 50 cm
A beautiful 18/19th century Ottoman Yatagan. As custom to many Yatagan swords, it has a bone grip. The grip is decorated with red stones. The ricasso is decorated with metal onlays and red stones. The scabbard is leather with a brass or copper chape and locket.
Period: 18-19th century
Dimensions: blade 53 by 3,5 cm, hilt 15 cm, scabbard 61 cm
Condition: reasonably good
This impressive Ottoman period, leather suitcase was probably used by regimental soldiers whilst on procession. The case is made of leather and strengthened with wooden frame on the bottom. The inside is lined with a fabric with a stripped design. On the sides there are leather grips to carry the case. And on the back, it has leather straps to fasten it to something. On the lid there is the original metal clasp.
Period: Ottoman, 19th century
Dimensions: 48 by 69 by 39 cm
Condition: Although it shows signs of use it is in very good condition.
A Fatih Uzun miniature double sided panel. On the front there is a painting of Istanbul with the blue Mosque seen from the Bosphorus. On the back there is a Tughra with text. There are also two stamps one possibly with the name of the maker and one with a date, 1327/37 HD (1911/21 AD).
Period: 1327/37 HD (1910/11 AD).
Dimensions: 10 by 20 cm
Condition: Good
19/20th century Ottoman wooden panel with intense and magnificent inscriptions, decorated with gold leaf.
Period: 19-20th century
Dimensions: 148 cm
Condition: good