Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount

Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount

Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount

1170 Persian Silver Incense Burner. A 19th century Persian or possibly Indo-Persian silver reticulated incense burner. These items were used for burning scented resins such as frankincense which was thought to have medicinal purposes as well as giving a pleasant fragrance. This example is bell shaped and has a tight floral design with scrolls and three feet. There is a latch plate and loop to allow locking if required (no lock present).

To the top it is mounted with a bird which has a hanger in the mouth with small balls. The lid opens with a hinge. To the underside it is marked for silver and the grade, 900. A fine piece which was hand made and is very decorative. If for any reason you are unhappy with your item please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to put things right.

The item "Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount" is in sale since Friday, May 25, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Islamic/Middle Eastern". The seller is "chrisbuckman" and is located in Lincoln.

This item can be shipped worldwide.
Antique Persian Silver Pierced Floral Scroll Design Incense Burner Bird Mount


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