An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) by Fenni Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861 AD) — An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) by Fenni Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861 AD)

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $992–$1,488
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 6 November 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-413995
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Ottoman Silver Scribe's Pencase, An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) by Fenni Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861 AD). Bonhams, 6 Nov 2023, lot 30. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-413995.

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An Ottoman Silver Scribe's Pencase, An Ottoman silver scribe's pencase (divit) by Fenni Turkey, Period of Abdülmecid I (reg. 1839-1861 AD). Bonhams, 6 Nov 2023, lot 30. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-413995.

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