Ottoman writing case.

Ottoman writing case.Tugra hallmark. 19th century. Ottoman Empire, before 1923.Silver, partially gilded. L 24.5 cm. 311 g.Complete qalamdan (elongated case with attached inkwell), containing an added sterling silver pen holder, hallmarked "Tiffany & Co" .Slight signs of age and wear; solder marks on the hinged lid.In the Ottoman Empire, scribes and calligraphers formed an important and influential elite. The “people of the pen” (kalem ehli) worked in various administrative departments and shaped political, diplomatic, and intellectual life. Thus, expensive and artfully crafted qalamdans, which were often worn on the belt, became symbols of their wealth and status.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

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