Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman Persian Silver & Carnelian Boxes 1880 Paintings circa 1860

circa 1860

the doors having very unusual astragal decoration of neo-classical urns with swags & surmounted with 'Prince of Wales' fleur des lys finials

and she was represented by Allen Sheppard Gallery

including one of George Washington and below two portraits of beautiful young women in 18th century dress

5" tall X 36" wide (at sight)

Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman Persian Silver & Carnelian Boxes 1880 Paintings circa 1860Pair of Antique Islamic Qajar Period Ottoman or Persian silver & carnelian Boxes, circa 1880. An unusual pair of antique Islamic Ottoman or Persian silver lidded boxes, circa 1880, each box being of conical shape and having a 'minaret' shaped finial to the lid, both boxes are finely engraved with Arabesque & leaping deer, interspersed with calligraphy. The bases have corresponding engraving and both the lids and bases are gem set with cabochon