A GEM-SET GOLD BROOCH

OTTOMAN TURKEY, PERIOD OF SULTAN 'ABD AL-HAMID II (R.1876-1909)

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A GEM-SET GOLD BROOCH
OTTOMAN TURKEY, PERIOD OF SULTAN 'ABD AL-HAMID II (R.1876-1909)
Composed of a trophy and of an element inspired from the orders of glory and distinction, five pendants below, in later associated box
2 ¾in. (7cm.) high

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Lot Essay

This brooch is set with rubies, diamonds, emeralds, black sapphires. Its upper stellar element consists of a minute model of the Order of Distinction (Nişan-i Imtiyaz) originally created by Sultan ‘Abd al-Hamid I which was awarded for outstanding services rendered to the Ottoman empire. The lower element is a typical trophy composed of flags, swords and hallebards often seen on Ottoman silver and arms and armour.

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