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Bulgarian Ottoman Bracelet w. Mercury Gilding, Enamel & Tughras.

Posted by Frankie Carter on June 11, 2013 at 3:32pm

I believe this dates from the late 19th Century.It is the most complete example of its` kind I have seen outside of a book.As far as I can see there is no loss at all to the enamel and the gilding remains pristine.Unusually, it has tughra embossed coins attached which could help date it.

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