Antique Islamic solid silver Fruit Sherbet Spoon (or cocktail spoon) with Turkish Ottoman Coin bowl and long twisted stim handle tested .800 (Silver grade), with elaborate finial in the form of the crown, surmounted by Islamic symbol a crescent moon and star. The bowl is made of Sultan Abdul Aziz II 20 Kurush Silver Coin dated AH 1277 (10). Obverse: Sultan Abdul Aziz II Tughra beneath stars and above regnal year, wreath, and value. Lettering: ١٠ سنة Translation: Year 10 Reverse: Stacked legend within wreath. Lettering: عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية ١٢٧٧ Translation: May he be victorious Struck in Constantinople 1277 Tested at .800 sterling silver.
Dimensions
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length of the spoon: 11 inches. Bowl diameter is about 1.25 inches. WEIGHT: 56.8 grams (2 oz)
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Hi George, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. What a great example of Orientalist sterling and coin silver. Sultan Abdul Aziz II was in power from June 1861 to May 1876, and the Hijri calendar equivalent of 1277 was 1860-1861, Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Turkish Islamic sterling and coin silver sherbet spoon coin dated to 1860-1861; spoon probably third quarter 19th Century Bowl fashioned from a Sultan Abdul Aziz II 20 Kurush coin with twisted handle and crescent moon and star terminal. Obverse: Sultan Abdul Aziz II Tughra beneath stars and above regnal year, wreath, and value. Lettering: ١٠ سنة Reverse: Stacked legend within wreath. Lettering: عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية ١٢٧٧ Translation: "May he be victorious Struck in Constantinople 1277" 11 inches long; diameter of bowl 1-1/4 inches Weight 56.8 g (1.82 ozt) CONDITION: this spoon appears to be in good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: unknown $50-75* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
