An Ottoman gilt-thread embroidered leather wallet, Turkey, Constantinople, 1765 AD
the leather body of rectangular form with folding cover and three inner compartments, embroidered with gilt-metal threads forming stylised floral designs, inscribed 'Constantinople 1765' on the front and with armorial bearing to the reverse, consisting of two hounds flanking an asymmetrical medallion containing a castellated tower and three stars, surmounted with a crown
11 by 19.2cm.
Condition Report:
Light wear to threads and leather, particularly along the edges, the inner lining worn and thinning under the flap, all consistent with age and use, as viewed.
Provenance:
Ex-collection Robert Kime
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the leather body of rectangular form with folding cover and three inner compartments, embroidered with gilt-metal threads forming stylised floral designs, inscribed 'Constantinople 1765' on the front and with armorial bearing to the reverse, consisting of two hounds flanking an asymmetrical medallion containing a castellated tower and three stars, surmounted with a crown
11 by 19.2cm.
Condition Report:
Light wear to threads and leather, particularly along the edges, the inner lining worn and thinning under the flap, all consistent with age and use, as viewed.
Provenance:
Ex-collection Robert Kime
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