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THE ITEMS IN FULL... if you see the preview image at a little under 1 1/2 inches tall, you will be seeing the pieces close to life-size...
NAF448. These "infinity"
pendants from Morocco are 3 1/2 inches tall. The pieces are 2 5/8
inches wide. They make very striking pendants on necklaces. while
speaking about the paths of life. $65.US/each (#2 & #3 are available)
NAF449. Here
is a varied ground of very nice antique silver beads from Yemen.
The decorative elements, some done with hammering and others with
soldered additions are always interesting and very specific to the
region. #1 is 1 1/2 inches long - $86.US. #2 is 1
3/4 inches long - $68.US. #3 is 1 1/8 inches long -
$26.US. #4 is 1 1/4 inches long - $46.US. #5 is
1 1/4 inches long - $70.US. #6 is 1 3/8 inches long -
$68.US. (#2 is available)
NAF450. This is a very nice antique pair of fibulae
measuring 3 1/2 inches long. These are not high end silver but
have a bit of brass in them too. They will still polish up
nicely. $95.US/pair
NAF451.
This ring has the popular images on it just like on a deck of cards - 2
clubs and a heart in the middle. The ring is a size 8.5.
$45.US.
NAF452. Lovely antique Berber prayer box
made of good silver and enamelled in a bright grass green with an ochre
contrast. 2 1/4 inches wide. $275.US.
NAF453. This antique Berber prayer box is a great pendant
of good silver with muted enamel. It is 2 5/16 inches wide.
An impressive pendant. $275.US.
NAF454. A very attractive antique Berber prayer box of good
silver with enamel. It is 2 3/16 inches wide and 1 5/8 inches
tall and very memorable. $245.US.
NAF455. Here is another antique Berber prayer box with
cones reaching out. The enamelling is muted and attractive.
It is 2 3/8 inches wide. $275.US.
NAF456. These antique Berber prayer boxes convey their ages
from their years of wear. This is good silver with muted
enamel. It is 2 1/8 inches wide. $240.US.
NAF459.
Here is a Mauritanian bracelet that was originally meant for the ankle
to chase negative enery away. It is 2 7/16 by 1 5/8 inches on the
inside. $285.US.
NAF461.
These fat fibulae are beautifully made. They each have a coin
missing at the bottom but it can be re-arranged or replaced. 6
3/4 inches tall. 143gr. $575.US/for the pair
NAF408. The complex part of this Yemeni
necklace is 9 inches across on the inside. There is 10 inches of
chain as well so that you can sit the necklace in the best place for
yourself. The longest dangles are 7 inches long. The red
decorations are glass with the outside ones imitating coral.
$300.US/sale price $275.US.
NAF412. This Yemeni necklace has some Afghani components
as well including the central amulet. The pendant is 3 inches
across and 4 inches tall including hanging loops and dangles. It
is about 1/3 inch thick. The piece is strung rather clumsily with
new beads including some amber imitations. The beads have wires
running through them which don't always sit well, so the first think
that I would do is restring the piece. It has great components to
it... The necklace is about 29 inches long, and can be shortened
to suit by changing the position of the "S" hook. $335.US/sale price $300.US.
NAF419. This Yemeni necklace is highly influenced by the
Afghanis. The central pendant makes me immediately think of that
area with Turkoman and other pieces. The pendant is 4 1/2 inches
tall and when you add the chains and bells it is 10 1/2 inches long.
The decorations on it are glass with the smaller ones imitating
coral. The chain is 20 inches long and can be adjusted. The
necklace is very eye catching when worn. $425.US/sale price $365.US.
NAF420. This is a very heavy Yemeni necklace though it
has quite a delicate central pendant. The different pieces are
different grades of silver, ranging from sterling quality to coin
silver but they all look good together. The central pendant with
pink glass stones (some missing) looks as if it has been gilded.
The inside of the necklace is 15 1/2 inches around. It does
not have a proper clasp so is currently being opened by a loop in one
piece of the chain. This is quite magnificent. The central
rectangular pendant with next one attached is 5 3/4 inches tall.
$340.US/sale price $290.US.
NAF422. This Yemeni necklace is made up of different
grades of silver, all with a good colour to them. No two pieces
match exactly as they were put together from a group of pieces.
The red glass beads (a little more red than in the photo)
represent coral. The decorative found pieces have facet red glass
centers. The front pendant including rectangle and amulet pendant
is 3 1/2 inches tall. The necklace is 20 inches around. A
clasp needs to be added to be able to open and shut it. $315.US/sale price $275.US.
NAF423. This is a gorgeous Yemeni necklace with
beads of old silver and of newish rich red glass. The decorative
inside of the necklace is 10 inches long and the entire necklace is 18
inches long and can be adjusted to length. This is a good solid
piece ready to wear. $375.US/sale price $320.US.
NAF424. This Yemeni necklace needs restringing as it is
in its original form. It is a combination of old silver with
coral coloured glass beads. The central pendant including
rectangle and disc below with dangles is 5 1/2 inches long. The
inside of the necklace is 14 inches across plus cord... $360.US/sale price $310.US.
NAF430. I wish that this dramatic bracelet was made of
sterling grade silver but it is more of a mixed metal instead. It
is a great looking individual piece and heavy too weighing in at 214
grams. The inside measures 2 inches by 1 3/4 inches with a 1 1/8
inch wide opening. $175.US.
NAF434. These two rings are made of low grade siver and
glass facet stones. The glass is richer and darker red than it
appears in the photo. Ring #1 is size 5.5. Ring #2 is size
7. $35.US/each.
NAF443. Silver pendant with aniello #1 is 2 1/4 inches
tall - $55.US. Pendant #2 - $55.US. Pendant
#3 is 3 1/2 inches tall - $75.US. Pendant #4 - $75.US.
(#3 & #4 are available, the others are sold)
NAF444. These Moroccan crosses are not antique but
vintage. They look excellent though and are made in the
traditional way. To guage their size #1 is a little over 1 1/2
inches tall. The crosses are $60.US/each. (#3, #6 & #7 are available - the rest are sold)
NAF270. Here is
a nice variety of fibulae - #1 is 3 inches tall - $80.US.
#2 is 3 1/2 inches tall - $65.US. #3 is 3 1/2 inches tall
- $155.US. #4 is 2 3/4 inches tall - $66.US. (#3 is available, the rest are sold)
NAF402.
Here is a variety of Moroccan pendants, some used for
head-pieces and some on clothing or jewellery. Pendant #1 would
need to be hung from the 3 loops on one side (it is sitting upside down
in the photo). One loop still has a silver ring sitting in it.
There is a square of red glass in the middle, and enamelling.
The pendant is 2 inches across. $70.US.
Pendant #2 could be hung by its 3 loops or through the
holes at each side. It is slightly over 2 inches across.
$25.US. The traffic light pendant #3 is 2 3/4 inches tall
with glass of blue, red and green. It is hung from a loop at the
top. $65.US. Pendant #4 has holes on each side for
stringing. From top to bottom including the pendant it measures 2
7/8 inches long. $40.US. Pendant #5 has a
center square of glass which is so dark blue that you can hardly
recognize the colour. It has a hanging loop at the top of the 2
inch pendant. Some of the enamelling is missing but it has a
wonderful grace to it. $75.US. (#1 is available, the rest are sold)
NAF404. There are three very different "infinity"
pendants from Morocco here. These carry a symbolic statement
about mankind. Pendant #1 is 2 1/2 inches tall - $35.US.
Pendant #2 is 2 1/2 inches tall - $40.US. Pendant #3 is the
oldest of the three and 2 7/8 inches tall - $75.US. (#3 is available, the others are sold)
NAF276. There are three antique, well worn, beautiful silver
enamelled silver beads from Morocco. They are often worn as the
central bead of a necklace or hanging on chains between two fibula.
Bead #1 is quite heavy and sturdy (35.6 grams). It had a
thick design soldered onto it and now is worn to a smoother finish
which I like very much. The bead is 1 3/4 inches long.
$145.US. Bead #2 is small and sweet - it is the most
worn but remarkably it still has a good finish on the enamelling. The
bead is just under 1 1/2 inches long and weighs 12.7 grams.
$45.US. (#2 is sold)
Bead #3 is the largest of the three. It is 2 1/8 inches long, has
a central hole for stringing as well as three loops for hanging
dangles, etc. from. It is very well worn with more than
half of the enamelling missing. It has a rich look with the
colours of silver and other bits of colours showing in places... it
weighs 30.3 grams. $165.US. I see many newer versions of
these that don't look particularly interesting - while the old ones
seem to hold history inside themselves. (#3 is available)
NAF296. This piece measures 20 1/2 inches long. It
is a combination of 2 fibulae (they have coral placed in the silver
openings and the remains of enamel in green and orange in the dips of
the design) with chains attaching them to beads. It is rather
small and delicate and would work very nicely in a very decorative way
on a sweater. It is silver, and it is antique though I imagine
the pieces have been attached in a new combination than in the past as
the spring rings seem to be newer than the main pieces. $110.US.
NAF303. Here are two of the typical Berber beads used in
necklaces or as a center bead in a chain connected to two fibulae.
The beads are around a hundred years old and most of their
enamelling has been worn off over the years. Bead #1 has coins
hanging from it - 50cent Spanish coins from the last quarter of the
1800s. The bead is 1 3/8 inches across. The coins are a
little under 3/4 inch across. $280.US. Bead #2 is smaller
and smoothly worn in places. It measures 1 1/8 inches across with
a diameter of 1 inch. $115.US. (#1 is available)
NAF314. Pendants like this are often worn attached to
earrings, or stitched onto a head-band. This is old and
interesting and came from an old collection. The knob one one
side of the central part is missing, leaving an opening that one can
string through. The other knob has a loop at the back so you
could use those two elements to suspend this piece. The center
dangle below has one side clipped. It is still a good and
attractive piece with the original enamelling and a square red stone
set into the middle. This measures 3 3/8 inches from top to
bottom. $95.US.
NAF318. #1 is a Dra'aa Valley fibula from the Atlas
Mountains of Morocco. 3 7/8 inches tall - $62.US. Numbers
2 through 4 of the fibulae are from the Dades Valley of the Atlas
Mountains of Morocco. #2 is 4 5/8 inches tall - $68.US. #3
is 5 inches tall - $105.US. #4 is 5 inches tall - $110.US.
#5 is from the Western Atlas Mountains - just under 3 1/4 inches
tall - $55.US. (#2 is available, the rest are sold)
NAF322. This is the heaviest Mauritanian ankle
bracelet (khalkhal) that I have had - it weighs in at 105 grams of good
silver. Because of its size it makes a great wrist bracelet
though - it measures 2 3/8 by 1 3/4 inches on the inside and the
opening is 1 inch wide. The anklets were worn to dispel evil
spirits, to walk safely as well as to look attractive. These were
originally worn by the noble women but there are versions now for
everyone. This is an authentic antique piece (modern ones are
being made and sold as antique at times) and has been banged around a
few times which gives it the look of age. The intricate
decorative rectangle is 1 3/8 by 1 3/16 inches and the solid silver
balls at the back are 3/4 inch in diameter. See page 35 of "A
World of Bracelets". $550.US.
NAF329. The large antique enamelled "egg" pendant is 1 3/4
inches across with a hanging loop at the top. It has large holes from
end to end as well. - $95.US. The small "egg"
pendant is 1 3/8 inches across, antique and although it has been bumped
around with one end a little flattened - it still has a good shape and an attractive amount of green
enamel remaining. The holes go from end to end. - $65.US. (#1 is available)
NAF346. Pendant #1 is 1 3/4 inches tall - $80.US.
Pendant #2 is 2 1/8 inches tall - $78.US. Pendant #3 is 1 5/8
inches tall - $64.US.
NAF347. Pendant #1 is 2 1/4 inches tall - $103.US.
Pendant #2 is 2 1/8 inches tall - $94.US. Pendant #3 is 2 3/8
inches tall - $78.US. Pendant #4 is 2 1/8 inches tall - $56.US. (#1 is available, the rest are sold)
NAF358. This is a very attractive antique Tuareg cross, 3 1/8
inches tall. It has been worn, and the pattern is lightly
softened from wear. $115.US.
NAF373. These antique silver pendants are from Morocco and
ready to be centerpieces on a necklace. #4 is 2 1/8 inches tall -
you can compare the others to that one to determine their size.
#1, #4, #5 & #6 are are $45.US each. #2 & #3 are $40.US
each. (#1 & #2 are sold)
NAF374. Moroccan pendants. #1 - $22.US. #2 -
$28.US. #3 - $28.US. #4 - $30.US. #5 - $30.US.
#6 - $30.US. #7 - $40.US. (#6 is 1 5/8 inches tall
- #4 & #6 are available, all the others are sold)
NAF377. Here is a more complex Tuareg cross measuring
slightly over 2 1/2 inches tall. The silver piece in the center
actually stands up about 1/5 inch tall. The two hanging looks at
the sides of the bottom part are quite worn from the years gone by, but
are still useable - carefully. $105.US.
NAF378. These two coin pendants are $45.US each. #1
is soldered so that the pendant is permanently fastened to the
coin (1 5/8 inches tall) but the coin on #2 can be turned to
straighten or push it to an angle as it is in the photo.
NAF379. These silver coin pendants (actual coins) have
come out of Morocco. The coins measure 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
The entire piece of #1 is 2 1/4 inches tall. #1 & #2
are $75.US each. #3 & #4 are $70.US each.
NAF382. This fibula has a mix of silver and bronze in it
to give it a rather warm colour. It is 5 inches tall.
$115.US.
NAF389. Moroccan silver crosses - these are quite heavy
& ornate. #1 is 1 3/4 inches tall - $75.US. #2 is
1 5/8 inches tall - $70.US. (#1 is sold, #2 is available)
NAF390. Small Moroccan silver crosses - #1 is under an
inch tall - $28.US. #2 is just under 1 3/8 inches tall - $65.US.
#3 is just over 1 1/4 inches tall - $65.US.
NAF394. This is a fat, double sided earring piece missing
pendants or ear hook. It makes a great pendant. It is just
under 1 1/2 inches tall. $38.US.
NAF221. Here are three
Moroccan fibulae from the Dra'aa Valley (page 28 of "A World of Necklaces".
They represent turtles and different designs represent different regions
of the country. #1 is 3 3/8 inches tall - $125.US. #2 is
3 1/8 inches tall - $120.US. #3 is 3 1/2 inches tall - $130.US.
(#1 is available)