Arabic words on antique cigarette holder?

Discussion in 'Silver' started by AkiAntique, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. AkiAntique

    AkiAntique New Member

    Hello everyone!
    I just found this cigar holder on the attic and I think its silver from the Ottoman era (I am not sure at all)
    I would really like to know the meaning of these three Arabic words/symbols on the lid.
    Or if this item has any value or from which period it is?
    (I think these symbols have to do with the manufacturer or the silver or the date of production, but I have no clue :( )

    It would mean a lot to me if anyone could help me out on this!
    Thanks in advance
     

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum Aki. Nice case.
    Can't find the marks, they could be maker's marks, as you thought.
    The Turkish Ottoman mark is the Tughra, which does seem to appear on the top of the horn of plenty, but not as a silver mark as such. It looks like that is a reference to the sultan.
    It could be regional Turkish Ottoman. The style is also found in Syria and Kurdistan, which were Ottoman at the time.
    It would be interesting to find the arms and banners symbol, that could help in your research.

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