OTTOMAN SILVER EWER.Imperial tugra of Sultan Abdulhamid II (1293/1876-1327/1909), sah mark. Of pear-form, ribbed handle, domed cover with acorn and foliate finial, the body and cover chased with a wavy pattern.
For a similar decoration see Garo Kurman, "Ottoman silver marks", ill. p. 211 - 9 in. high; weight: 12 oz, 4 dwt. Estimate $6,000-8,000
Few dents on cover and on bombé part of the body; the cover is detached from the handle at the level of the leaf -form attachment; no missing parts; it just needs to be reattached to the handle
