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LOT 1148

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1148

Qajar Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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