19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Pectorals w/ Garnets (pr)
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Central Asia, Afghanistan, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful pair of diamond-shaped pectoral ornaments, each featuring 9 drop-form tassel ornaments formed from 91.4% to 92.1% silver and ovoid carnelian cabochons inlaid within central bezels. The primary bodies are comprised of between 77% and 82.1% silver that been overlaid with 51.02% to 74.73% gold gilt. A set of 7 ovoid ornaments emanate from atop the upper periphery, and a pair of lateral suspension loops enable these pectorals to be worn with any outfit. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 4.875" W x 3.375" H (12.4 cm x 8.6 cm); (w/ tassels): 6.5" H (16.5 cm); gold gilt quality: 51.02% to 74.73% (equivalent to 12K+ to 15K+); total weight: 170.3 grams
Provenance: ex-private Connecticut, USA collection
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#169747
Central Asia, Afghanistan, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful pair of diamond-shaped pectoral ornaments, each featuring 9 drop-form tassel ornaments formed from 91.4% to 92.1% silver and ovoid carnelian cabochons inlaid within central bezels. The primary bodies are comprised of between 77% and 82.1% silver that been overlaid with 51.02% to 74.73% gold gilt. A set of 7 ovoid ornaments emanate from atop the upper periphery, and a pair of lateral suspension loops enable these pectorals to be worn with any outfit. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 4.875" W x 3.375" H (12.4 cm x 8.6 cm); (w/ tassels): 6.5" H (16.5 cm); gold gilt quality: 51.02% to 74.73% (equivalent to 12K+ to 15K+); total weight: 170.3 grams
Provenance: ex-private Connecticut, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#169747
Condition
Both can be made wearable with necklaces strands. Both have minor abrasions to main bodies and carnelian inlays, with light softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver Pectorals w/ Garnets (pr)
Estimate $200 - $300
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