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Mystery cuff

Posted by Suzan Kaplan on September 14, 2011 at 3:40pm
Can you help me identify this? Is it from Central Asia because of the cuff ends? Good silver. Worked inside and out. Signs of wear. Marks near the cuff ends could be worn down design or marks from making. No hallmarks. 58mm diameter, 20mm height. 51 grams
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  • Suzan Kaplan September 14, 2011 at 3:46pm
    Can you help me identify this? Is it from Central Asia because of the cuff ends? Good silver. Worked inside and out. Signs of wear. Marks near the cuff ends could be worn down design or marks from making. No hallmarks. 58mm diameter, 20mm height. 51 grams
  • Marie-Ange September 14, 2011 at 6:50pm
    Hi Suzan, my guess is Turkoman northern Afghanistan.  Very nice bracelet!
  • Suzan Kaplan September 15, 2011 at 7:05am
    Thank you Marie-Ange. I guess Turkoman too but I wish I knew more specifically from where. I love the mysteries though!
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