30th Oct, 2020 11:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu
 
Lot 182
 

A mid-20th century Iranian (Persian) silver and niello nuts basket, Tabriz circa 1940

A mid-20th century Iranian (Persian) silver and niello nuts basket, Tabriz circa 1940

Pahlavi dynasty, of oval form with serrated edge, in the Russian trompe l'oeil manner simulating a basket. Pierced sides representing basket weave, the centre with engraved bouquet of flowers with niello decoration reserved with engine turning. The shaped swing handle with engine turned edge and niello decoration. All raised on four bracket feet with stylised niello leaves. Marked to reverse of border with partial workshop mark.

Length – 14.5 cm / 5.75 inches

Weight – 118 grams / 3.79 ozt

Estimated at £100 - £200

 

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