Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel Sturdy safety pin style pin

Sturdy safety pin style pin back that still has most of the gilt over the brass

and a pencil

only a few scratches on the back

The pendant is hanging from a triple strand of (over 550) hand shaped salmon coral beads graduating from 2

The clip bears the "EPNS" mark for Electro Plated Nickel Silver and features a crown

Antique Ottoman silver niello Islamic prayer box amulet. pdet136 Cloisonne - Enamel Sturdy safety pin style pinAntique Ottoman silver Islamic prayer box amulet. Meant to hold a prayer scroll. Late 19th century. Niello criss cross design. Niello is a black compound of silver sulfur and other metals used like enamel. 3 rings on top to use as bails. 5 rings on bottom to hang coins or charms. From a collector's estate. 2. 8 inches in length by . 6 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.