Turkey, 19th century — A pair of Ottoman gold-damascened steel calligrapher's scissors

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Estimate: £400–£600 hammer ≈ $498–$747
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 18 May 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-489052
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A Pair Of Ottoman Gold-damascened Steel Calligrapher's Scissors, Turkey, 19th century. Bonhams, 18 May 2023, lot 342. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489052.

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A Pair Of Ottoman Gold-damascened Steel Calligrapher's Scissors, Turkey, 19th century. Bonhams, 18 May 2023, lot 342. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489052.

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