A NEAR PAIR OF OTTOMAN BRASS STANDARD FINIALS
Ottoman Turkey, 19th century

Both of similar shape, with the Ottoman star and crescent moon symbol in the centre, the base with volutes filled with lush rosettes and foliage, the top engraved with a long rosette stem and further leafy designs, one engraved with thuluth calligraphy, the back of each with the same decoration as the front but inverted and darkened, each 57cm high.

Provenance: Bonhams London, Antique Arms and Armour, 24 Apr 2013, part of lot 28.