Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 405:
Early to Mid Century Heavy Silver Bedouin Cuff from Saudi Arabia - 179 grams
Early to Mid Century Heavy Silver Bedouin Tribal Cuff from Saudi Arabia – 179 grams or 6 3/8 ounces. Excellent condition very heavy duty bracelet. Usewear and patination commencerate with age. While some silver was mined on the Arabian Peninsula, a significant portion of the silver used in jewelry came from Maria Theresa Thaler coins minted in Austria. These Thalers were widely accepted as currency in the region until the 1960s. The Maria Theresa Thaler coins were composed of 83% pure silver. Silver content varies on old Saudi Arabian jewelry but is generally made from those coins in the first half of the 1900’s. This bracelet measures 2 1/4" inner diameter and 2 7/8" outter diameter.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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