Bidspirit auction | A COLLECTION OF MIDDLE EASTERN


A COLLECTION OF MIDDLE EASTERN TRIBAL WHITE METAL AND GLASS SET JEWELLERY. - This collection of tribal jewellery features pieces from Middle Eastern origins. The assortment is crafted from white metal alloy and decorated with red glass or resin cabochons alongside multi-coloured glass accents. The group comprises seven tall cylindrical hinged cuffs; six are set with oval red glass cabochons amidst elaborate filigree and granulation work, while one features intricate geometric openwork and chased patterns. Five additional cuffs include two rectangular hinged examples with deeply engraved floral and scroll motifs, one wide flat-band cuff with a central circular floral medallion, and two cuffs with pierced geometric designs. Also included are three bracelets consisting of a heavy cast torc-style bangle with chased decorative bands and small inset stones, a thin wire bracelet with silver-tone beads and red and blue accents, and a multi-banded coiled cuff. The set is completed by a pair of large multi-tiered earrings with clusters of spherical dangles and blue bead accents, and a large triangular pendant decorated with filigree and set with red, green, and blue glass stones, finished with a fringe of small bell-shaped dangles.