Antique Shams U Qamar Gold Silver Bangle Morocco
Interesting, unusual, heavy, beautifully crafted
antique silver bangle with gold sheet,
from Northern Morocco, circa 1900
labeled Shams U Qamar or „Moon and Sun“
high-quality handcrafted with ball soldering and
alternating with chased ornaments in silver
and riveted gold sheet,
solidly crafted, a beautiful, unusual piece,
unstamped: tested for silver (at least 800 silver)
Literature: F. Ramirez et C. Rolot, Bijoux du Maroc. La beauté des diables, Courbevoie, 2002, pp. 272-276.
in good used condition.
Small crack in the gold plate in one spot (see photo)
Inner diameter of the bracelet: 6 cm
Width of the bracelet at the top: 2.5 cm
Weight: 137.5 g
