AN OTTOMAN SILVER TRAVELLING SCRIBE'S SET (DAVAT)

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AN OTTOMAN SILVER TRAVELLING SCRIBE'S SET (DAVAT)
TURKEY, 1789-1807 AD

Of typical form, the pen case plain except for the gilt floral engraved terminals, one comprising the hinged cover with attachment loop, the inkwell similar with floral engraved base and bands around top and bottom, with oval hinged cover and attachment loop at base, both pieces marked with the tughra of Selim III and with the maker's mark of ?Shahri, gilding rubbed, negligible dent
10¼in. (26cm.) long