Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a decorative metal wall charger featuring intricate applied filigree, twisted-wire, and toothed-ribbon rosette patterns radiating from a central floral medallion. Crafted from hand-hammered copper or brass with a soldered wall-hanging loop on the reverse, it showcases traditional Islamic geometric metalworking arts.
Story
Centuries of Ottoman metalworking traditions live on in this piece, where artisans bent and soldered delicate wire ribbons by hand to create hypnotic geometric mandalas.
Maker / Origin
Created in traditional coppersmithing and metalsmithing quarters (such as the historic bazaars of Istanbul, Damascus, or Sarajevo), where metalsmiths specialized in 'telkari' (filigree) and hammered repoussé metalware passed down through master-apprentice guilds.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good vintage condition with intact applied wirework, natural surface oxidation, and an intact soldered wall hanger on the reverse. Excellent structural integrity supports solid decorative value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.