19th C. Central Asian / American Silver Pieces (5)
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Description
**Originally Listed At $250**
Central Asia, probably Turkmenistan or surrounding regions, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE; North America, probably United States, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine set of silver jewelry in a variety of forms. First is a petite American serpent pin made from 90.23% silver, and an American serpent bracelet formed from a strip of 93.96% silver. Next is a Central Asian penannular bracelet made from 96.5% silver with applied filigree, a pair of inlaid coral stones, and a central lapis lazuli cabochon. A slender Central Asian bracelet with a trio of spherical ornaments is formed from 83.75% to 87.19% silver, and an Central Asian 87.7% silver ovoid pin features an obverse decorated with foliate motifs. Size of largest (bracelet w/ 3 spheres): 2.875" W x 2.875" H (7.3 cm x 7.3 cm); silver quality: 83.75% to 87.19% for bracelet with 3 spheres, 87.7% for ovoid pin, 90.23% for snake pin, 93.96% for snake bracelet, and 96.5% for inlaid bracelet; total weight: 88.6 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169744
Central Asia, probably Turkmenistan or surrounding regions, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE; North America, probably United States, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine set of silver jewelry in a variety of forms. First is a petite American serpent pin made from 90.23% silver, and an American serpent bracelet formed from a strip of 93.96% silver. Next is a Central Asian penannular bracelet made from 96.5% silver with applied filigree, a pair of inlaid coral stones, and a central lapis lazuli cabochon. A slender Central Asian bracelet with a trio of spherical ornaments is formed from 83.75% to 87.19% silver, and an Central Asian 87.7% silver ovoid pin features an obverse decorated with foliate motifs. Size of largest (bracelet w/ 3 spheres): 2.875" W x 2.875" H (7.3 cm x 7.3 cm); silver quality: 83.75% to 87.19% for bracelet with 3 spheres, 87.7% for ovoid pin, 90.23% for snake pin, 93.96% for snake bracelet, and 96.5% for inlaid bracelet; total weight: 88.6 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169744
Condition
All are wearable as shown. All have slight bending to overall form with minor tarnishing, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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19th C. Central Asian / American Silver Pieces (5)
Estimate $450 - $675
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