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Armlets - Saudi Arabia

Posted by Peter Hoesli on March 12, 2017 at 3:55pm

These high silver armlets are beautifully worn with many repairs during their long life. A true Bedouin beauty.

Comments

Thelma March 13, 2017 at 11:07am

These are lovely, Peter. So old and smooth that the design has almost rubbed away. They look a little like snake bracelets. I'm interested to discover whether they are hollow and whether they have pebbles inside.
Peter Hoesli March 13, 2017 at 11:15am

Dear Thelma; Many thanks for your message. Yes, these snake (they are large, hence, I believe that they are armlets rather than bracelets) armlets are hollow and have small metal pieces inside. Did you see the repairs? I just love such pieces as they are original, old and have really been used but at the same time also been very much taken care of by the previous owner. I know that most of the collectors love perfect pieces, which however, means that they are newer or in the worst case fakes.... with kind regards. Peter
Mustafa J. Salem March 27, 2017 at 5:17pm

These are lovely pieces Peter. They look very much worn and repaired which means that they have been used for quite some time. Very nice to have these Peter though I remember that you have posted sometime ago some similar pieces if I am not mistaken... Thanks for sharing these fancy and rare items..
Peter Hoesli April 1, 2017 at 4:32am

Thanks Mustafa. Yes, I have several versions of these armlets - I can't get enough of it... Regards. Peter