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I just noticed this photo. I believe that this is a new piece, made in Tiznit. It has all of the hallmarks of contemporary Tiznit work. It is possible that the artisan soldered an old coin on the inside to "sign" the piece. This style looks like the old Fessi or Meknesi style anklets.
Having taken a look at the inner pics of this Anklet, There seems to be little sign of wear.
The style is definately of the North of Morocco.
The colours of the enamel would also make me doubt an age of 1899.
I agree with Hillary's observations in this case.
totally agree with sarah and hillary.
The forged hallmark is a genious move, first time i see it. definetely a soldered old coin and the only old part of the anklet
I've only just come across this and indeed haven't had much time to visit "ethnic jewels" in the last few days. Alas, Veronica, this piece is, as others have already suggested, very recent. I am very sorry for your sake ... No old piece would have these enamels, and - far more importantly - the silver is FAR TOO SHARP AND UNWORN. The piece does not "ring true" stylistically either. Superficially impressive, and for those who don't care about age it may be attractive to own, but personally I'd much rather have an old piece. This has "no soul". I feel almost superfluous in saying this, as the essential points have already been made by Hillary, Sarah, and ayis, who as a threesome would in any case be unlikely to "get it wrong", but perhaps it still remains useful if I too express distrust in this. Or, actually, "distrust" is in fact too weak a word, for I really don't doubt the modernity of this. The trouble is that these pieces are in great demand, potentially, as they are inherently so attractive, so imitations - whether "correct" looking or not (this one isn't) - are very tempting to produce. I just hope, Veronica, that you didn't pay a great deal for this object. At the same time, even as a recent piece it has a degree of appeal. It is SO clearly new that it should trap few to think it is old, and so long as it is sold for what it is there is no harm in having examples like this around, except that the use of the coin is evidence of a deliberate attempt to cheat.
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