North Africa - Tribal - Silver Torc and Bangle > Lot No. 910

Description:
18th-19th century AD. An exceptionally heavy, solid silver torc decorated with geometric patterns; together with a heavily granulated solid silver bangle.

Measurements:
Torc, 435 grams, 142 mm. Bangle, 215 grams, 90 mm.

Condition:
Extremely fine condition, wearable.

Provenance:
From an old private collection, believed to have originated in Morocco, North Africa.

Estimate: £100 - 200 (EUR 120 - 250; USD 160 - 320)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £350