Lot Essay
Similar Qajar turquoise inset writing sets sold at Christie's, London, 26 April 2005, lot 7038 and at Christie's, New York, 7-8 February 2017, lot 229
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QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SILVER AND SILVER-GILT TURQUOISE-INSET WRITING SET
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
On raised hexagonal base applied with a Qajar crown amidst profuse floral decoration, with two inkwells with domed hinged lids flanking an impressive peacock with ruby-inset eyes and turquoise studded crest
9 ¾ x 12 x 10in. (24.8 x 30.5 x 25.4cm.)
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
On raised hexagonal base applied with a Qajar crown amidst profuse floral decoration, with two inkwells with domed hinged lids flanking an impressive peacock with ruby-inset eyes and turquoise studded crest
9 ¾ x 12 x 10in. (24.8 x 30.5 x 25.4cm.)
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