DUEL SET EXPERTISE REPORT

Duel Set, is composed of a set of a pair of flintlock pistols which dates 18th -19th century.
Oral filled, single-shot, flintlock firing mechanism is the same form with the guns in pistol grip form, the Ottoman Balkans.

As can be seen frequently in the barrel of such weapons is thought to be made ​​in Italy. Lighter in the form of production in many parts of Europe after 1780, has been similar to that of the French lighter gear.

Pistol grip and swaddle niello silver and filigree technique on the plates made ​​of coral beads are enlivened. Although parts of European origin, although, silver pieces indicate that the weapon has been manufactured according to the taste of Ottoman.

AZARBAIJAN CARPET EXPERTISE REPORT

Azerbaijan (Karabakh), Armenia's border region rugs, made by using chemical dyes and touched with wool to wool by hand. It dates to the 1910's. Works on a red background decorated with geometric patterns and floral motifs. It decorated with geometric patterns and floral motifs on a red background.

Azerbaijani carpets are divided into groups according to the specifications. "Cuba-Shirvan", "Ganja-Kazakh", "Karabakh" and "Tabriz" rugs are esthetic formation of groups that make up the carpets in geometric and floral motifs, embroidery and home appliances of human and animal origin stylized shapes were used. These decorative elements are developed by the masters of the people in centuries.

Karabakh of Azerbaijan carpets weaved in and his three group (Karabakh, Shusha and Gabriel) carpets are similar to each other in terms of their technology and esthetic properties. Karabakh carpets diversity of composition, differ due to geometric and floral motifs. Karabakh, hand-woven carpets are very common type of runner. Karabakh carpets are a greater extent than other carpets.

OTTOMAN CREST EXPERTISE REPORT

Crest,  has been decorated diamond and sapphire. It dates to18th century. Form around the star in the center, decorated with diamonds lined up in a circular pattern. The materials used are diamonds, sapphire, silver and heron feather.

Owner of the work is not known, but it’s thought to be belong to one of the materials used in the Ottoman statesman. Crest is oneof the various ornament attached to the front of the turban with White or black feather, heron feathers, consists of precious jewels. Crest tulip, flower, pear, roud forms as well as gold, turquoise, pearls, precious stones such as diamonds or rubies are also seen ones.

Crest is as well as a complementary element of the Ottoman statesmen, and by the public interest in Istanbul that the plume mention “Crest  Artisans"

The first example can be called the crest of the Ottoman sultans; III. Mehmet, Sultan Mehmet II, Ahmed, II. Mustafa, III. Mustafa, I. Abdulhamid’s crests are the most beautiful examples of crests.

POCKET WATCH EXPERTISE REPORT

Qualite Boutte (QTE Boutte) branded pocket watch, originating in Switzerland and Russia at the end of 1890 years. It was produced for the Army.  The enamel in the center of the watch dial, has a brand name of Boutte QTE. The surface of the watch has a secondary mini dial.  15 rubis means, clock mechanism shows that over 15 pieces of precious stones. The serial number of the pocket watch is 96720 . "Ancre Ligne Droitte" sign means that parts of the arm mechanism in the form of a straight line and "Double Plateau" writing  in the display indicates that the watch has  double cylinder.

The appraisal report has been prepared based on the Russian phrase, which says this watch given as a gift to the commander of Chapter 2, on date 30 November 1914.The medallion ornament on the exterior cover, not repeat itself within watch. It highlights the importance is given to the functionality of the watch than the appearance.

Qualite Boutte is a side brand of a Swiss watch brand factory Fevre Leuba. Fevre-Leuba was established as a family company in 1737 in Switzerland and they have opened many branches particularly in Russia, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America in and 19th / 20th centuries.

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