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Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs), Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia...
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Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs),
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia...
Price Realised: £420
Estimate: £400 - £600
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Lot 129
Description
Six nielloed white metal cup holders (zarfs),
Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, or possibly Russia for the Ottoman market, second half 19th century,
Of typical form, on splayed foot, with scalloped rim, the niello decoration consisting of simplified flower heads within ovoid medallions amidst swirling leaved tendrils, a band of palmettes below,
6cm. high
(6)
Fees & VAT
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
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