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Exceptional quality hand crafted late 19th century solid 900 silver large size elegant triangular openwork Berber fibula Khlal/Khella brooch from western Tunisia

Literature: Des trésors à porter, Bijoux et Parures du Maghreb, Collection J.-F. e M.L. Bouvier, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 2016, p.121

Fully hallmarked Tunis Assay Office 1856-1905 guarantee marks for 900 silver, together with later marks

Height 15,5 cm
Width 7,8 cm
Net silver weight 38,8 grams

Condition report:
In clean fine circa 130 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dark spots - no dings, no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description

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Fibula - Silver - Tunisia - late 19th century

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