nine hundred twenty-five - Silver - Bracciale Rigido...

Exceptional and monumental rigid open-band bracelet (Swar or Suarr Niguren model), a masterpiece of traditional Berber and Bedouin jewelry from North Africa. The piece comes from the influence area between Tripoli and the Siwa Oasis. With an extraordinary weight of 205 grams, a trait that places it in the category of the most prestigious and rare jewels, historically commissioned as a prestigious status symbol or as a central element of the dowry (mahr) for high-ranking families. On the edge, visible in the photo, the official hallmarks of the era are clearly impressed, certifying its authenticity and historical origin. Tripoli Hallmark: mark of the Libyan Assay Office pre-1969 Crown Hallmark: Official emblem of the Kingdom of Libya ensuring the high-purity silver assay Artisan mark: square punch with the initials of the local guild’s silversmith CONDITION: good condition with normal signs of use

Estimate:£583.45

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