Silver - Ring - Set of 6 Arab rings

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Lot of 6 Arab silver rings from Mauritania with niello inlays, unisex, total weight 39 g, sizes 16 to 20, each ring bearing a craftsman’s stamp and different engravings, acquired in 1950 and in excellent condition.

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Lot of 6 Arabic rings.
Country of origin Mauritania.
Berber Tribe
Silver rings with Niello inlays, widely used by Arab tribes.
Niello has been used for many years; it is a mixture of dark color with which jewelry, especially silver, is decorated. In this way, a nice contrast is achieved in the jewelry.
The alloy is composed of silver, copper, sulfur, and lead.
Each ring with different engravings.
In very good condition.
Acquired in 1950.
Different sizes, from 16 to 20.
Total weight: 39 grams.
Everyone with a goldsmith's punch.
Height measurements: 3 cm, -2.2 cm, -2.50 cm, -3.3 cm, -2.8 cm, and 3 cm.
Private Collection

Lot of 6 Arabic rings.
Country of origin Mauritania.
Berber Tribe
Silver rings with Niello inlays, widely used by Arab tribes.
Niello has been used for many years; it is a mixture of dark color with which jewelry, especially silver, is decorated. In this way, a nice contrast is achieved in the jewelry.
The alloy is composed of silver, copper, sulfur, and lead.
Each ring with different engravings.
In very good condition.
Acquired in 1950.
Different sizes, from 16 to 20.
Total weight: 39 grams.
Everyone with a goldsmith's punch.
Height measurements: 3 cm, -2.2 cm, -2.50 cm, -3.3 cm, -2.8 cm, and 3 cm.
Private Collection

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Free resizing offered
No
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
39 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of Origin
Mauritania
Title additional information
Set of 6 Arab rings
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Objects sold
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