Turkey, 19th Century (2) — Two pairs of Ottoman gold-damascened steel calligrapher's scissors

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,531–$3,797
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 11 June 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-703653
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Pair Of Ottoman Gold-damascened Steel Calligrapher's Scissors, Turkey, 19th Century (2). Bonhams, 11 Jun 2020, lot 110. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703653.

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A Pair Of Ottoman Gold-damascened Steel Calligrapher's Scissors, Turkey, 19th Century (2). Bonhams, 11 Jun 2020, lot 110. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703653.

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