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A PAIR OF FINe sRI lANKAN sIlVeR ANd gOld
MANuscRIPT cOVeRs WITh dIAMONds,
RubIes ANd sAPPhIRes
Sri Lanka, 1900-1920. The manuscript covers of rectangular form, crafted
from silver with gold accents, set with innumerable rubies, diamonds, and
sapphires, and decorated with finely chased floral and geometric designs on
the front and reverse, as well as with a central roundel with four phoenixes
arranged in a stylized swastika. Each manuscript cover with a silver chain for
mounting.
Provenance: Estate of Peter Buschner, Baiersdorf, Germany.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, two
gemstones are lost.
Weight: 1,056 g (total)
Dimensions: Size 6.5 x 30.6 cm (each)

estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000