Postby Hada » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:34 am
Hello Bea,
This piece has all the hallmarks of Ottoman Turkey. The insignia of State, the Tugra is written in that calligraphic flow of script. A clearer picture with which to compare is available under the tab above, World Marks, go to the very bottom of the page. The name " Malik Al Jowhari" , interestingly translated into English as " King the Jewler", is stamped in the circle. The checkmark and Arabic numeral (^) indicateTurkish work and that the content is .800. A rare piece.
Regards
Hada