Description
Of a rectangular form with a Bracket-Form flap mounted with fastening and an elaborate Gilt-Metal Lock-Plate, the Leather is embroidered throughout with Fine Gilt-Silver Thread in a symmetrical design of a formal Arabesque.
The Borders of the Reverse is also embroidered with fine Gilt-Silver Thread in a symmetrical design of a formal Arabesque, and in the centre a large Script with the word (Constantinople- 1789)
Condition: Very Good, Minor Loses of the Silver Wires
19 cm. wide
12 cm. high