Greek or Bulgarian Head Ornament

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Greek or Bulgarian Head Ornament

Posted by Lynn Ardent on December 2, 2014 at 3:33am

An Ottoman Greek or Bulgarian head ornament. Gilt silver (Ottoman silver) over filigree applique. Silver chains and gilt coins. Glass stones, at least one is foil backed. Attaches with a hook, picture of reverse in the comments.

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Lynn Ardent December 2, 2014 at 3:37am

Picture of reverse with the hook.

Picture of original condition, prior to cleaning with ketchup. https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/profiles/blogs/cleaning-ottoman-silver
Mustafa J. Salem December 2, 2014 at 4:22am

Beautiful ornament, after cleaning it looks almost like new. I love the filigree work on top. Impressive
Peter Hoesli December 2, 2014 at 6:24am

Dear Lynn; This is very beautiful! Congratulations! Peter
ingrid Langerak December 2, 2014 at 1:39pm

Impressive piece Lynn. Very intense with its little but solid linked chains.
ingrid Langerak December 2, 2014 at 1:41pm

Very neat backside work.
Lynn Ardent December 2, 2014 at 2:46pm

Thank you Mustafa, Peter, and Ingrid. This piece shows why I am drawn to Bulgarian and Ottoman pieces in general... it's the opulence of the work.
Betty December 2, 2014 at 5:44pm

A lovely piece and stunning before and after effect!
Frankie Carter December 3, 2014 at 8:00pm

Lynn, your hard work has been well rewarded! A lovely piece. And only rarely found in silver gilt.
Lynn Ardent December 4, 2014 at 2:18am

Thank you Betty and Frankie. I believe the silver is the typical 40% or so material, but it is lovely nonetheless.
Lynn Ardent February 19, 2015 at 3:23am

I spent some time researching the coins today. They are from 1773-1780, 1 para coins from the Ottoman empire. This probably dates the ornament as early 19th century.

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Greek or Bulgarian Head Ornament

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