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Ida ou Nadif head ornament

Posted by Savanna Caravan on May 3, 2011 at 10:26pm
Detail of head ornament with Niello work. Age early 1900's.
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  • Joost Daalder May 27, 2011 at 7:27pm
    It is quite conceivable - though one would need to see more - that this is pre-1900.
  • SARAH CORBETT May 27, 2011 at 7:31pm

    I would put them at around 1880.

    Other than a few missing drops perfection!

  • Joost Daalder May 27, 2011 at 7:49pm
    Yes, I agree with Sarah - 1880 or so seems very likely, possibly a bit earlier. And they have good character.
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