Censer - Silver - Ottoman altar censer
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€ 390
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 800 - € 950
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Description from the seller
Rare Ottoman solid silver incense burner – Work from Southeast Europe, late 18th to early 19th century
Solid silver altar perfume burner (test with stone confirming authenticity), mounted on a large tray decorated with garlands and small flowers in repoussé.
The bulging body, articulated by a hinge, opens to receive embers and incense; the dome is perforated with stylized plant motifs allowing smoke to diffuse. The top handle is shaped like a blooming button.
The decor, entirely repoussé and chased, features a floral vocabulary typical of workshops in Southeast Europe around 1780–1820: scalloped border, peripheral pastillages, and small repeated floral clusters.
The baluster stem is well proportioned, and the piece is distinguished by an even, antique patina.
Construction without a visible punch mark, which is not rare for provincial productions from this period.
Liturgical function: used on the altar to perfume the sacred space before the services or in private chapels.
The integrated platform prevented marking the altar cloths.
Very good overall condition; signs of use, minor manufacturing irregularities, oxidized interior as expected; sturdy hinge and functional opening mechanism. No major deformations.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateRare Ottoman solid silver incense burner – Work from Southeast Europe, late 18th to early 19th century
Solid silver altar perfume burner (test with stone confirming authenticity), mounted on a large tray decorated with garlands and small flowers in repoussé.
The bulging body, articulated by a hinge, opens to receive embers and incense; the dome is perforated with stylized plant motifs allowing smoke to diffuse. The top handle is shaped like a blooming button.
The decor, entirely repoussé and chased, features a floral vocabulary typical of workshops in Southeast Europe around 1780–1820: scalloped border, peripheral pastillages, and small repeated floral clusters.
The baluster stem is well proportioned, and the piece is distinguished by an even, antique patina.
Construction without a visible punch mark, which is not rare for provincial productions from this period.
Liturgical function: used on the altar to perfume the sacred space before the services or in private chapels.
The integrated platform prevented marking the altar cloths.
Very good overall condition; signs of use, minor manufacturing irregularities, oxidized interior as expected; sturdy hinge and functional opening mechanism. No major deformations.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
289 g
Specific region of origin
Balkans
Title additional information
Ottoman altar censer
No. of items
1
Style
Antique inspired
Material
Silver
Country of Origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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