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Egyptian Folk Necklace or Head Ornament

Posted by Lynn Ardent on May 16, 2015 at 3:40am
A necklace or head ornament with knitted chain, two rows of coins, and silver bells. The coins are a mix of real coins and jewelry coins, dated to the mid to late 1800s. The chain and bells are .800 silver, the coins are low silver. Any ideas of what this was and where it was worn?
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  • Betty May 16, 2015 at 6:34pm

    A very beautiful find, Lynn! I like it a lot. Unfortunately I cannot help with the ID. Looks like it might have been a head ornament fastened to a hat or cloth. Just guessing though ...

  • Peter Hoesli May 16, 2015 at 7:43pm

    This is a very sumptuous piece - I like it a lot! Betty's guess is good and I could imagine this beauty on a headdress. But then again, I am not sure as well. Anyhow, it looks fancy. With kind regards. Peter

  • Lynn Ardent May 18, 2015 at 4:29pm

    Dear Betty and Peter, thank you for your comments.  I agree with you, I suspect it was a head ornament which is now a choker that sits very close to the neck. 

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