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Three antique Ethiopian Coptic silver crosses, 800 silver, total weight 63.26 g, dating to the second half of the 19th century, made by the lost-wax technique and tested as 800 silver, each cross with a different shape and design, in excellent condition.
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Lot with three ancient silver Coptic crosses
Ethiopia - second half of the nineteenth century
These three ancient silver Coptic crosses are absolutely authentic pieces.
Made according to the lost-wax method of melted silver
Order of photos:
Made according to the lost-wax method of melted silver
Order of photos:
1°
Height: 8.7 cm
Width: 5.4 cm
Weight: 28.91 g
2°
Height: 6.2 cm
Width: 4.3 cm
Weight: 18.08 g
3°
Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Weight: 16.27 g
They are all in 800 silver
(Get tested)
Total weight: 63.26 g
Each of these crosses has a different shape and a different design, showing the creativity of the artists. They have been worn (for a long time it was a requirement in Ethiopia) ... and that gives them extra value.
Many you should not miss (!)
The jewelry offered in this sale
is the result of many years of searching.
Many interesting items ...
Many of them have no
minimum price (!)
Note: If you buy two or more, you only pay shipping once.
Good packaging and
fast shipping.
Lot with three ancient silver Coptic crosses
Ethiopia - second half of the nineteenth century
These three ancient silver Coptic crosses are absolutely authentic pieces.
Made according to the lost-wax method of melted silver
Order of photos:
Made according to the lost-wax method of melted silver
Order of photos:
1°
Height: 8.7 cm
Width: 5.4 cm
Weight: 28.91 g
2°
Height: 6.2 cm
Width: 4.3 cm
Weight: 18.08 g
3°
Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 4.4 cm
Weight: 16.27 g
They are all in 800 silver
(Get tested)
Total weight: 63.26 g
Each of these crosses has a different shape and a different design, showing the creativity of the artists. They have been worn (for a long time it was a requirement in Ethiopia) ... and that gives them extra value.
Many you should not miss (!)
The jewelry offered in this sale
is the result of many years of searching.
Many interesting items ...
Many of them have no
minimum price (!)
Note: If you buy two or more, you only pay shipping once.
Good packaging and
fast shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
63.26 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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