Egyptian cuff bracelet (asawir) — Cairo hallmarks — 96 g - Silver - Egypt - mid 20th century
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Egyptian manchetarmband (asawir) in Bedouin style, in official Cairo-graded .800 silver from the mid-20th century, dated 1951–1953 and weighing 96 g with three Cairo hallmarks.
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For sale: a beautiful, very heavy and solid traditional Egyptian bracelet (asawir) in Bedouin style.
This authentic piece of jewelry is a splendid example of mid‑medieval North African silver craftsmanship and is in excellent vintage condition with a lovely, distinctive patina.
The bracelet features three pure, consecutive official Egyptian hallmarks on the underside of the smooth edge. These stamps date the bracelet very precisely:
- Silver content & Office: Hallmarked in Cairo for .800 silver (80% pure silver).
- National symbol: The lotus flower (used between 1946 and 1966).
- Date letter: The Arabic letter 'Noon', indicating the exact assay period 1951–1953.
With a weight of no less than 96 grams, this is a very substantial "statement" piece that sits solidly and comfortably on the wrist. The design is characterized by a beautifully twisted braid in the center, flanked by tidy, polished edges.
Specifications:
- Origin: Egypt (hallmarked in Cairo)
- Dating: 1951 - 1953
- Material: .800 silver (officially hallmarked)
- Weight: 96.0 g (76.8 g net fineness)
- Inner diameter (widest point): 6.5 cm
- Opening / clearance: 3.0 cm
- Suitable for wrist circumference: approx. 15.5 cm to 17.5 cm
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear and a beautiful authentic patina.
Not flexible (solid quality).
Please examine the photos carefully to form your own impression; the ruler and scale photos are an integral part of this description.
For sale: a beautiful, very heavy and solid traditional Egyptian bracelet (asawir) in Bedouin style.
This authentic piece of jewelry is a splendid example of mid‑medieval North African silver craftsmanship and is in excellent vintage condition with a lovely, distinctive patina.
The bracelet features three pure, consecutive official Egyptian hallmarks on the underside of the smooth edge. These stamps date the bracelet very precisely:
- Silver content & Office: Hallmarked in Cairo for .800 silver (80% pure silver).
- National symbol: The lotus flower (used between 1946 and 1966).
- Date letter: The Arabic letter 'Noon', indicating the exact assay period 1951–1953.
With a weight of no less than 96 grams, this is a very substantial "statement" piece that sits solidly and comfortably on the wrist. The design is characterized by a beautifully twisted braid in the center, flanked by tidy, polished edges.
Specifications:
- Origin: Egypt (hallmarked in Cairo)
- Dating: 1951 - 1953
- Material: .800 silver (officially hallmarked)
- Weight: 96.0 g (76.8 g net fineness)
- Inner diameter (widest point): 6.5 cm
- Opening / clearance: 3.0 cm
- Suitable for wrist circumference: approx. 15.5 cm to 17.5 cm
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear and a beautiful authentic patina.
Not flexible (solid quality).
Please examine the photos carefully to form your own impression; the ruler and scale photos are an integral part of this description.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
mid 20th century
Country of Origin
Egypt
Material
Silver
Title of artwork
Egyptian cuff bracelet (asawir) — Cairo hallmarks — 96 g
Condition
Good condition
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