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LOT 0909
Qajar Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
DATED 1873 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (16.65 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)).
Carnelian cloison dated 1290 AH (1873 AD) with personal stamp seal for Rahim Al-Hosseini.
Provenance
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
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LOT 0909
Qajar Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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