Islamic Silver Silver Ring with Rectangular Dark-brown stone Decoration - 17th to 19th Century AD (No reserve price)
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Islamic silver ring with a rectangular dark-brown stone bezel, dating from the 17th to 19th century AD, in excellent condition with provenance from a British private collection.
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Islamic Silver Ring with Rectangular Dark-brown stone Decoration - 17th to 19th Century AD
An Islamic silver ring built around a large rectangular bezel containing a flat-faced obsidian inset. The dark stone has an uneven surface appearance, with grey and brown patches and lighter deposits interrupting its near-black colouring. Traces of an engraved design remain visible, although wear prevents a reliable reading of the motif.
The substantial setting is decorated with framed ornamental panels containing curling, foliate designs. Related decoration continues onto the broad shoulders, where scrolling forms are enclosed within defined borders. Projecting retaining tabs extend across the edges of the obsidian, securing it within the raised silver frame and contributing to the ring’s architectural appearance.
The hoop narrows towards the back and shows an uneven outline, while the silver surface displays scratches, pitting, darkened recesses and wear to the raised decoration. The obsidian has pronounced abrasion, irregularities along its exposed edges and surface deposits. The broad dark centre contrasts with the intricate silver panels, allowing the construction and ornament of the setting to remain prominent despite the wear.
Material: Silver and obsidian
Dimensions: 2.6 cm
Weight: 8.82 gr
Provenance: Acquired in the UK from a British private collection.
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Islamic Silver Ring with Rectangular Dark-brown stone Decoration - 17th to 19th Century AD
An Islamic silver ring built around a large rectangular bezel containing a flat-faced obsidian inset. The dark stone has an uneven surface appearance, with grey and brown patches and lighter deposits interrupting its near-black colouring. Traces of an engraved design remain visible, although wear prevents a reliable reading of the motif.
The substantial setting is decorated with framed ornamental panels containing curling, foliate designs. Related decoration continues onto the broad shoulders, where scrolling forms are enclosed within defined borders. Projecting retaining tabs extend across the edges of the obsidian, securing it within the raised silver frame and contributing to the ring’s architectural appearance.
The hoop narrows towards the back and shows an uneven outline, while the silver surface displays scratches, pitting, darkened recesses and wear to the raised decoration. The obsidian has pronounced abrasion, irregularities along its exposed edges and surface deposits. The broad dark centre contrasts with the intricate silver panels, allowing the construction and ornament of the setting to remain prominent despite the wear.
Material: Silver and obsidian
Dimensions: 2.6 cm
Weight: 8.82 gr
Provenance: Acquired in the UK from a British private collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of our pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
17th to 19th Century AD
Name of object
Silver Ring with Rectangular Dark-brown stone Decoration - 17th to 19th Century AD
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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