Cigarette Case (Van, K.Kh.)

Name/Title

Cigarette Case (Van, K.Kh.)

Description

A nielloed silver cigarette case crafted by Armenian silversmiths in Van. The case is hallmarked in Arabic script with the word "Van 84" and Գ.Խ., the initials of the maker. Unfortunately, the full name of the maker is not known. The case features the Ottoman coat of arms and Mehmed V’s tughra.

Materials

Material

Silver

Material Notes

94

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Nov 29, 2024

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Jordan

Notes

According to the seller, it belonged to his grandfather.

Created By

garenkazanc@hotmail.com

Create Date

November 30, 2024

Updated By

garenkazanc@hotmail.com

Update Date

December 3, 2024