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Discussion in 'Silver' started by johnnycb09, Nov 17, 2016.

  1. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Hi all. Just got this today as a gift,theres no marks that I can find but I think its silver. There was a goldish cast to it that I thought was the base metal showing through,but it started disappearing as I polished it? Im thinking possibly Turkish,but I really dont know. It has fabulous detail,I just love it! Any input is always appreciated. PS...Its 4 x3
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    johnnycb09, Nov 17, 2016
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  2. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    sorry I can't help but wanted to say it is beautiful:)
     
    cxgirl, Nov 17, 2016
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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I think Turkey is correct Johnny.
    It looks like the entrance to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 17, 2016
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I'd look further east.

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    Debora, Nov 17, 2016
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    ?

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  6. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    A stylized picture of the entrance not the whole building.
     
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  7. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Thanks all ! Turkish it is,and the similiar ones I saw all said plated,so its not solid i guess. But its one of the best gifts Ive gotten in a while,so Im not complaining!
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The enamel work looks Persian, but given how design styles migrate it doesn't mean much. A Turkish scene with Persian techniques could mean Israeli; Jewish immigrants could have hooked up in Israel and made it. Once WWII ended and the state of Israel formed, lots of countries in that area pushed their Jews out. It wouldn't be any surprise if two of the groups collaborated.
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I suggest you do an internet search for "Persian enamel cigarette case" and then decide if "Turkish it is."

    Debora
     
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  10. Ladybranch

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  11. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Again,thank you all so much. I feel very fortunate to have received it,the detail work is incredible. :)
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice gift...
     
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  13. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is definitely Persian/Iranian minakari enamel, probably made in Isfahan.
     
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  14. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Iran formally Persia shares a border with Turkey.
    The reason I said the Blue Mosque is because of the colour (Blue)
     
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  15. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You're right, the countries share a border. But Iran and Turkey have very different cultures. In the border area live minorities like the Kurds and the Armenians, therefore mainstream Turkish and Iranian cultures do not share borders.
    Isfahan is in the cultural heartland of Iran.

    The Blue Mosque is called blue because of blue tiles on the inside. The outside is grey, like many Turkish mosques.
     
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  16. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Sounds like you had a very good birthday, Johnny!
     
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  17. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    The best in a long time,Fig. :)
     
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