Sultan of Saudi Arabia - A cased Elizabeth II parcel gilt sterling silver presentation dish, London 1994 by Asprey

Sultan of Saudi Arabia - A cased Elizabeth II parcel gilt sterling silver presentation dish, London 1994 by Asprey

Circular form with a dished centre, the centre with an acid etched gilt view of a Masjid al-Haram or the Great Mosque of Mecca, etched to the edges with calligraph roundels in Naskh script, topped with the emblem of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (r.1982-2005). Housed in a fitted presentation case, also boxes, both for Asprey. Fully marked to the reverse.

Diameter – 28.2 cm / 11.1 inches

Weight – 778 grams / 25.01 ozt

Case length – 34.2 cm / 13.5 inches