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Posted by Betty on July 4, 2015 at 4:37pm

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Mustafa J. Salem July 4, 2015 at 6:29pm

The style of the pendant is quite similar to those in Libya. The hall mark however, I am not familiar with. I am not sure what 'NS' refers to. It may refer to the name of silver smith, but quite old?, as the more recent works have the hall mark of Tripoli municipality on it. But I am not sure?
Betty July 4, 2015 at 7:51pm

Hi Mustafa, thank you for your comment ... the seller described it as a Libyan pendant. It definitely looks old and worn, but it wouldn't it be strange for a Libyan silversmith to sign his work using Latin letters?

It's a bit of a mystery...
Mustafa J. Salem July 4, 2015 at 10:28pm

Dear Betty: Yes using the initials in Latin is a normal way as silversmiths use their initials either in Arabic or Latin. But my guess for the piece being quite old is the fact that it doesnot have the Tripoli mark of municipality which is the normal way. So it may be older than the time the municipality of Tripoli being enforced May be .. ?
Betty July 5, 2015 at 1:05pm

Dear Mustafa, This additional piece of information is highly appreciated!

The piece certainly looks old, but it's always hard to tell for sure. I attach a pic of the back and the bail... Thanks again for your helpful comments. Betty
Alaa eddine SAGID July 5, 2015 at 3:33pm

I am with Mustafa. Older pendant (see the wear on the bail to confirm). The hallmark is that of the smith's name initals
Betty July 5, 2015 at 3:55pm

Thank you, Alaa Eddine!