MILLON RIVIERA

246 - OTTOMAN EMPIRE, early 20th century Tobacco box simulating a …
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
OTTOMAN EMPIRE, early 20th century Tobacco box simulating a postal envelope, in silver with chequered niello decoration, decorated with postage stamps and trompe-l'oeil cachet. Inscription VAN in Latin and Arabic letters with the date, probably corresponding to 1907. Silver hallmark "فان ٩٠" (VAN 90) for 800 thousandths silver. Goldsmith's hallmark ملكونيان (Melkunyan) in osmanli. 8.5 x 7.5 cm.
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About the sale A collector's world tour: Asian and Oriental art
Auction location
Auction time 06/25/2026 at 11:00 AM
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