An Ottoman silver ewer and basin with the tughra possibly of Abdulmecid (A.H. 1255-1277/A.D. 1839-1861), Turkey or Egypt

the fluted ewer of pyriform shape with swan-neck spout and narrow trumpet mouth, the serpentine handle chased with leaves and joined to a domed cover by a hinged foliate thumbpiece, basin with wide flaring fluted sides, the detachable filter with pierced design of linked palmettes

Filter slightly knocked and misshapen, overall in excellent condition, as viewed.
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inscriptions
With a tughra, possibly of 'Abdulmecid (A.H. 1255-1277/A.D. 1839-1861)
Traces of the maker's mark: ' 'Abd ...'

A similar silver ewer and basin sold in these rooms, 8 October 2008, lot 299.