01.09.2005 - Ankara
Why Did We Write This Book?
We saw, examined, and investigated the ”Antique Golden Vase”.
During these examinations, we also found that the history of the Golden
Vase has been never examined up to now.
We could not stand the idea that this unique and magnificent vase that
was ordered by a very important king to be excluded from ”Art History”.
01.09.2005 2005
Examination and Investigation Committee
of the Antique Golden Vase
ANTIQUE GOLDEN VASE
How was this examination and investigation performed?
This examination and investigation was performed in 3 sections.
First;
All the findings on the golden vase and its leather holder case were
determined.
(Motifs, stamps, embellishments, ornamentations, type, cut, polishing and
mounting of the diamonds, design, size and style of the golden vase and its
case)
Then;
Domestic and foreign archives, books, documents, records, and Internet
were investigated.
By this way, the historical significance and meaning of each of the findings
were investigated and determined, and were evaluated.
Information and assessments obtained were passed through the filter of
reason and logic.
We will submit and explain our examinations and investigations concerning the
four subjects given above.
WHEN WAS THE ANTIQUE GOLDEN VASE
ORDERED and WHO DID ORDER IT?
The Antique Golden Vase was ordered in the eighteenth century by Louis
VII VERY IMPORTANT FINDINGS showing that the Antique Golden Vase
was ordered by Louis XV, the King of France, in the eighteenth century.
II- “LILY FLOWER MOTIFS” on the Antique Golden Vase and the
Leather Holder Case.
III- “SIMILARITY” between the Antique Golden Vase and the Royal
Crown.
There are SIGNATURE and EMBLEM of the King Louis XV on the Antique Golden
Vase.
2- There is EMBLEM of the King Louis XV “on the Lid” of the Antique Golden Vase
(Photograph No: 4A).
3- SIGNATURE and EMBLEM of the King Louis XV on the Golden Vase are
CONCEALED
4- The King Louis XV did not want his SIGNATURE and EMBLEM on the Golden
Vase to be concealed completely.
NOTE:
How are the SIGNATURE and EMBLEM of the King Louis XV
Ornamented with Diamonds on the Golden Vase?
In order to understand well how the signature and emblem of the King
Louis XV are ornamented with diamonds on the vase, firstly it must be known how
other Diamonds are ornamented (mounted) on the vase.
Therefore we will explain first how other diamonds are ornamented on the
vase.
All diamonds of the vase are ornamented on the vase in such way.
All the DIAMONDS constituting the SIGNATURE and EMBLEM are also
ornamented in the same way.
1- There is EMBLEM of the King Louis XV “on the Lid”
of the Antique Golden Vase (Photograph No: 4A).
A- How are the SIGNATURE and EMBLEM of the King Louis XV on the
Golden Vase CONCEALED?
The signature and emblem on the golden vase are concealed with;
“ARTISTIC FIGURES” which were made while the diamonds in “Silver
Beds” were ornamented on the vase.
B- Why are the SIGNATURE and EMBLEM of the King Louis XV on the
Golden Vase CONCEALED?
At that time, kings did not put their uncovered identity on the precious
objects, which they ordered to be presented.
1- The King Louis XV did not want his SIGNATURE and EMBLEM on the Golden
Vase to be concealed completely.
The master artisans of the vase did realise the King’s wish skilfully.
Thanks to this mastery, SIGNATURE and EMBLEM on the vase is ornamented in a
skilful way that;
It is not clearly and easily seen and known who ordered the vase, And it can be
determined by researchers and experts (Photo No: 3C and Photo No: 4C).
We have explored and identified that the signature and emblem on the vase
belong to the King Louis XV, so there is no doubt and hesitation.
But now, it has taken its place with its entire majesty and magnificence in the brilliant
pages of the art history as a unique and wonderful vase ordered by the King of
Louis XV France.
II- “LILY FLOWER MOTIFS” on the Antique Golden Vase
and Leather Holder Case.
1- “Lily Flower” and “Lily Flower Motifs” on the Antique Golden Vase.
3- The place and importance of the Lily Flower Motifs in the “French
Kingdom”.
* The first instance of the word “lis”, plural of an unattested “lil” from Latin
lilium, is around 1150 for the flower. The word is often found as metonymy for
the lily flower.
1- “Lily Flower” and “Lily Flower Motifs”
on the Antique Golden Vase.
There are;
A- “Lily Flower”
There are “Lily Flowers” on the Antique Golden Vase where the body meets
the base (Photograph No: 5).
These “Lily Flowers” are made by hand symmetrically on the front- and
backsides of the vase.
“Lily Flower” was also made on many objects belonging to the King
(Photograph No:6)
Foto no : 6 - A
Museum: Châteaux de
Versailles et de
TrianonFunds:
PeinturesTitle: Reine Marie
Leczinska, reine de France
(1703-1768) vers 1730,
tenant une branche de lys,
suivie d'une servante vêtue à
la polonaise portant sa traine,
au bas un chien portant un
collier sur lequel on lit "Je
suis à la Reine"Artist: Belle
Alexis Simon Period: 18e
siècleDate:1730
İMPARATORİÇE
Queen MARİE
Marie leczinska and LECZİNSKA
her natural VE ZAMBAK
fleur de lys ÇİÇEĞİ
A- “Lily Flower Motifs” on the Antique Golden Vase
There are “Lily Flower Motifs” on the both sides of the Antique Golden
Vase below the handles where the body meets the base (Photograph No: 7)
B- Place and importance of the Lily Flower Motifs in the period of “the King Louis
XV”.
“Lily Flower Motifs” had a very special and very important place and meaning in the
history of the French Kingdom.
“Lily Flower Motifs” were unchangeable “Royal Symbols” of the French Kingdom
between 1160 and 1791.
Therefore;
“Lily Flower Motifs” were used on many Royal places and objects.
· Royal Coins,
There are also “Lily Flower Motifs” on the State Flag of the French Kingdom
(Photograph No: 11)
A- Place and importance of the Lily Flower Motifs
“in the period of the King Louis XV”.
The King Louis XV had a special interest and sympathy and gave a special
importance to “Lily Flower Motifs”, the symbol of the Kingdom in France for ages.
Therefore; “Lily Flower Motifs” have been intensively used on many places
and objects related to himself.
That is to say;
Also,
· On the Top of the Royal Crown of the King Louis XV, (Photograph No: 14)
· On the Royal Sceptre,
The entire surface of “the Leather Holder Case” of the Royal Crown was also
ornamented with “Lily Flower Motifs” (Photograph No: 15).
There are only “Lily Flower Motifs” on the flag of the King Louis XV.
It is apparent that;
“Lily Flower Motifs” became the “Royal Symbol” of the King Louis XV.
CONCLUSION
The presence of “Lily Flower Motifs” on the “Antique Golden Vase”
and the “Leather Holder Case”; is a very important “PRIMA-FACIE
EVIDENCE” that these 2 objects were ordered by the King Louis XV.
Plaque de l'ordre du Saint-Esprit
Milieu du XVIIIe siècle
Paris
Argent ; diamants ; rubis
Muse de louvre
CONCLUSION:
NOTE:
1- The King Louis XV was born in 1710. He became a King at his 5 in 1715.
ROYAL CROWN was specially made for the King Louis XV
by the artisans, “Augustin DUFLOS and Claude RONDE”, in 1722.
1- The entire surface of the both Leather Holder Cases is ornamented with
“Lily Flower Motifs” (Photograph NO: 15).
B- Artistic aspects,
of the both “Holder Cases”.
A- Artistic Aspect
CONCLUSION:
This great similarity between the “Leather Holder Cases” proves that
the “Antique Golden Vase” and the “Leather Holder Case” were ordered by
the King Louis XV in the eighteenth century
II- The Same Quantity of “DIAMONDS”
On the Antique Golden Vase and the Royal Crown.
There are 282 precious diamonds on the Crown of the King Louis XV.
There are 282 precious diamonds on the Antique Golden Vase, too.
We will submit and explain some subjects identified in our examinations and
investigations on diamond “and diamond market” in the eighteenth century.
· The first entrance of the diamond to France was in the early eighteenth
century between 1720 and 1730.
· The Diamond was much more “Rare” and more “Expensive” in the eighteenth
century than today.
Becuase; at that time, it was very rudimentary and very difficult to operate the
diamond mines and it was made in very hard conditions.
Thus, the diamond has newly entered in the European and French markets.
Europe and France got newly introduced with this precious stone “Diamond”.
At that time, regardless of how rich they were, it was impossible for
everyone, except the King, to obtain 282 diamonds and to ornament a Golden
Vase with them.
At that time, only the King Louis XV had the power and opportunity
to order a golden vase ornamented with 282 precious diamonds.
1- To show that he gave a present as precious as his own Royal Crown to Sultan
Mahmut I.
2- He also did make it clear that the golden vase could be ordered by a King as
great as himself.
2- The number of diamonds of the Antique Golden Vase has been counted on
the original vase by our committee.
II- “PARROT” Motifs on the Antique Golden Vase.
A- The King Louis XV and the Royal family liked the birds and
especially the “Parrots” very much and were very interested in.
CONCLUSION
The King Louis XV ordered “Parrot Motifs” to be put on the Golden Vase;
In order to show that the “Antique Golden Vase” was ordered by himself.
Typique exemple de la belle production décorative et souvent à destination royale de Desportes,
Louvre
(compotier dans le
avec une significative insistance sur les orfèvreries
Museum
style de Thomas Germain, aiguière louis-quatorzienne vers
1670).Tableau déposé au XIXe siècle à Fontainebleau et rentré au Louvre en 1929.
Museum: Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon Funds Cabinet en ebene de LOUIS XV. Date: 1745
Because; Rococo Artistic Movement has developed and spread with the
protection and promotions of the King Louis XV in the eighteenth century
France.
In our opinion, the King Louis XV ordered the Antique Golden Vase in
ROCOCO style, to show that the vase was ordered by himself.
OVERALL CONCLUSION
All findings and documents submitted and explained up to now show that;
“Antique Golden Vase” and “Leather Holder Case” were ordered in the
eighteenth century by the King of France, Louis XV.
WHY WAS THE ANTIQUE GOLDEN VASE ORDERED
and FOR WHOM?
The Antique Golden Vase was ordered by Louis XV, King of France in
the eighteenth century to be presented to the Ottoman Sultan
Mahmut I.
Our examinations and investigations on the Golden Vase have led us to this
aforementioned conclusion.
We have identified 5 important findings that the Golden Vase was ordered by
Louis XV, King of France in the eighteenth century;
4- Similarity of the diamonds on the Golden Vase and the royal crown,
The entire surface of the Golden Vase ordered by the King of France, Louis
XV in the eighteenth century, has been ornamented with “Sunflower Motifs”
(Photograph No: 17 and 18).
Why was the Golden Vase ornamented with “Sunflower Motifs”, not with
any other flower motif?
So that;
There is a “Sunflower Motif” in the centre of the “State Coat of Arms“
and “State Stamp” of the Ottoman Empire (Photograph No: 19 and 20).
There are numerous Sunflower Motifs integrated with the Rococo style on
the main entry of Topkapı Palace and on the ornamentations inside the Palace.
There are Sunflower Motifs on both sides of the main gate of Dolmabahçe
Palace (Photograph No: 21).
Louis XV, King of France, who knew and assessed all these very well,
ornamented the entire surface of the Golden Vase with “Sunflower Motifs”,
and placed a very valuable diamond in the centre of each motif, in order to
obtain friendship, admiration, and appreciation of the Ottoman Sultan Mahmut I.
Photo no :17
Sunflower
Motifs on the
golden vase
Our investigations on the decorative objects of the Royal family of France in the
eighteenth century show that;
Metal objects belonging the Kings were made from silver generally.
However, the majority of the objects in the Ottoman Palace in the same period were
made of gold.
Louis XV, King of France, who knew this passion of the Ottomans, ordered the
Antique Golden Vase to be made of “Solid Gold”, in order to be presented to
the Ottoman Emperor Sultan Mahmut I.
Many objects of the Ottoman Palaces in the Turkish Museums are made of solid
gold.
Ornamentation style of diamonds is different on objects of the West and the East.
In the Western culture, the use of precious stones is very rare and unpretentious.
But in Ottoman culture, use of precious stones is very frequent and magnificent.
Louis XV, King of France knew this preference and characteristic of the Ottomans
and ordered very precious 282 diamonds to be mounted on the vase.
∗ Topkapı Palace Publications: Author: Emine Bilirgen, Treasury Department Expert. Book
Title: (Golden Object Passion in the Ottomans)
1- Similarity of diamonds on the Antique Golden Vase and the Royal
Crown
“Royal Crown” was made especially for “the King Louis XV” by the
artisans Augustin DUFLOS and Claude RONDE in 1722.
By decorating the entire surface of the Golden Vase with 282 precious and
rare diamonds, like his own crow, the King Louis XV;
· Tried to show his esteem and respect to the Sultan, and the importance
he attributed to the Sultan,
· And tried to gain appreciation of the Sultan, and his friendship and
alliance,
We clearly see the Rococo examples in the decoration and objects of the
Ottoman Palaces (Photograph No: 22).
The Antique Golden Vase was ordered in the Rococo style by the King Louis
XVin order to touch the taste of the Sultan.
CONCLUSION:
All the findings submitted and explained above indicate that;
The Antique Golden Vase was manufactured in a way to gain the
appreciation of the Ottoman Palace in the eighteenth century. And it
was presented by Louis XV, King of France, to the Ottoman Emperor
Sultan Mahmut I.
II- OUR EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS ON THE
PRESENTS GIVEN TO THE SULTAN MAHMUT I
1- Presents given to the Sultan Mahmut l,
2- Why were those presents given to the Sultan Mahmut I?
We cite below the last paragraph of the 42nd page in the 8th volume of
“In the year 1742, Paris Ambassador of the Ottoman Empire, SAİD
MEHMED, went back to Turkey by two French battle ships and the
In our opinion, the Antique Golden Vase was among this first party of
presents sent by Louis XV, King of France, to the Sultan Mahmut I in
1742.
Musée: Châteaux de Versailles et de TrianonFonds: PeinturesTitre: Portrait en pied de Mehemet Saïd Pacha, Bey de Roumélie,
Ambassadeur extraordinaire du Sultan
ottoman Mahmoud Ier à Versailles 11 janvier 1742Artiste: Aved Jacques André Joseph Camelot, le Batave (dit) (1702-1766)Période:
18e siècleDate: 1742Technique:
huile sur toileHauteur: 2.380Largeur: 1.610Sujet: MahmudMots-clés: orientalismeDétail: ensemblePhotographe: F. Raux
CONCLUSION:
The Antique Golden Vase was ordered by Louis XV, King of France
in the eighteenth century, especially to be presented to the
Ottoman Sultan Mahmut I and was given to the Sultan in 1742.
Europe 1740
Hammer in his book “Great Ottoman History”
pages 132 & 139.
Sultan Mahmut I
And he sent this dagger and many other precious presents to Nadir Shah by a
private Ambassador.
When the Ambassador was on his way, Nadir Shah was killed in a revolt.
Therefore, the Ottoman Ambassador was called back, and all presents sent to
Nadir Shah and the “Topkapı Dagger” were placed in the Topkapı Palace
Treasury Department.
The aforementioned dagger has been insured by the Japanese State for 50
million dollars and has been taken to “Tokyo Metropolitan Museum” for
exhibition since 1st August 2003.
*The director of treasury department of
Topkapi Palace states “No, royalty do not
put direct signatures on significant gifts but
leave a symbol that indirectly indicates it is
from royalty, for example there is no
signature or stamp on “Topkapi Dagger a
gift that was meant for Nadir Shah from
Sultan Mahmut I”
HURRIYET DAILY NEWSPAPER IN TURKEY SAID;
TOPKAPI DRAGGER INSURANCE PRICE İS 50 M USD.
WHO DID MAKE THE ANTIQUE GOLDEN VASE?
The Antique Golden Vase was made by many artisans under the
responsibility of manufacture and management of the French Royal
Artisan Thomas GERMAIN in the eighteenth century.
Our examinations and investigations on the Antique Golden Vase has brought us to
the aforementioned conclusion.
1- The Golden Vase was made as a present for the Ottoman Emperor Sultan
Mahmut I.
One of the aforementioned names, in our opinion, was the master responsible
for the Golden Vase. The Golden Vase is an collaborative effort, involving
draughtsman, gem cutters and setters, goldsmiths, enamellers, Engravers and
polishers. History tells us that the most important jewelers supplying and
designing Louis XV’s jewels was the Bapts family whom retained this privilege
for over a century. Our opinion is that Thomas Germain is the best candidate
responsiable for the Golden Vase for the below reasons:
Although it is difficult to prove this opinion without having Germain’ seal on the
Golden Vase, but as mentioned before gifts of this stature are not known to have
the artisits signiture.
1- The Golden Vase was made as a present for the Ottoman Emperor
Sultan Mahmut I.
In the previous pages of our book, we have submitted and explained that;
“the Antique Golden Vase was ordered by the King of France, Louis XV;
to be presented to the Ottoman Emperor Sultan Mahmut I in the eighteenth
century”
Given that the Antique Golden Vase was ordered by the King Louis XV
and the receiver was the Ottoman Emperor Sultan Mahmut I;
It could not be expected that the Antique Golden Vase was ordered to
an ordinary artisan.
It could not be possible that such a magnificent and unique vase was
made by only one person, either.
The vase should be made by the most famous and the most qualified
artisans of the palace.
At that time, there were very valuable and talented artisans in the
French Royal Palace.
But one of the very famous of those artisans was Thomas GERMAIN
and he had a great prestige for the King Louis XV.
During the reign of the King Louis XV, there were many artisans
processing gold for the Kingdom.
Thomas GERMAIN was among those artisans, and especially, was the
most famous and the most qualified artisan in the Rococo art.
Louis XV, King of France, awarded especially that artisan with the title
of master of Rococo art for his masterpieces in the Rococo style.
CONCLUSION:
Due to the ROCOCO style of the Antique Golden Vase, we have been
inspired that the responsibility of manufacture and management of the
vase was given to Thomas GERMAIN.
C- DESIGN and SIZES of the Antique Golden Vase
The sizes of lids, bodies, heights, bases, and other parts of the
Antique Golden Vase and the vases made by Thomas GERMAIN
are identical (Photograph NO. 25)
B- “Sunflower Motifs” on the Antique Golden Vase
1- Thomas GERMAIN
Deux flambeaux
1732 - 1733
Argent
2-Thomas GERMAIN
Écuelle aux armes du cardinal da Motta
1733 - 1734
Argent doré
3- Thomas GERMAIN
Écritoire aux armes du cardinal da Cunha
1746 - 1747
Argent doré
4- Thomas GERMAIN
Flambeau de bureau
1747 - 1748
Argent doré
5- Thomas GERMAIN
Maître à Paris en 1720
Plat
1733 - 1734
Argent
In this cooperation;
1- Thomas GERMAIN did the following works:
2- Cut, mounting and polishing of the excellent diamonds on the vase were
performed in Dresden.
OVERALL CONCLUSION
The above-submitted and explained “Cooperation”, the
“Findings” on the vase and Thomas GERMAIN’s relation and
closeness with those findings and our comprehensive “Examinations
and Investigations” on the subject show that;
1st Phase
Transfer of the Antique Golden Vase from France to Ottomans.
2nd Phase
Transfer of the Antique Golden Vase back to France from
Ottomans
3rd Phase
Second Entry of the Antique Golden Vase in Turkey.
Now we will submit and explain these 3 phases respectively.
If one examines the leather case, in the inside cover one can find a reference number
written in the Ottoman language ( photo 26), which in Latin translates to “45”. This
fact which indicates the address where the vase was being kept at is as important as
the reason for the manufacture of the vase. Having inspected the Ottomans way of
inventory, we noticed that objects kept at the treasury were given a number. 84
Foto no:
Foto32no: 40
The ’45’ stamp’s mean on Ottoman Silver workmanship ;
It is royalty stamp and used together with sultan’s monogram always.
(We know that the Vase entered France after the year 1893 from the
stamps on the Vase).
The Vase went to London after staying in France for some time.
(We know that because the Vase was put on sale by Sotheby’s
auction firm in London in 1954 and was sold.)
The Vase has four parts, namely; the body, the lid, and two handles.
“Owl and Swan’ stamps were put on each of these parts while
entering France.
Both Owl and Swan stamps were put on object made of gold and
silver.
That is why both Owl and Swan stamps were put on all 4 parts of the
Vase while entering France. (Photograph No: 27)
3rd Phase
The Vase changed its owner by that sale and went under possession
of new owner.
The Vase was brought back to Turkey after 1954 by the new owner.
The Vase is still in Turkey.
NOTE:
Mr. Daniel Packer, one of the managers of Sotheby’s Auction Firm,
wrote inhis e-mail message of 4th March 2004 that,the Antique
Golden Vase was sold by Sotheby’s firm about 50 years ago in
London in a public auction.
The Auction codes on the antique golden vase
SECTION TWO
2- Opinions of Museums,
The outer side of the holder case is made of leather, while inner side is suede with
On the front side, there are 2 “Clip Style Locks”, and 2 hinges on the sides.
The holder case consists of merging of 6 separate parts.
As a whole, it has the shape of a woman’s body, and has a feminine ambience.
It is manufactured with “Relief press technique” of the eighteenth century.
The leather holder case is unique with its design and feminine aesthetic.
The entire surface of the leather holder case is ornamented with “Lily Flower
Motifs”.
It is obvious that the leather holder case is a separate artwork, and a precious
antique object.
It has not suffered even slightest structural damage despite the centuries.
The Antique Golden Vase has been kept within this leather holder case as if new
for centuries.
1- Examinations and investigations on the Golden Vase
We will submit our examinations and investigations under 4 headings below.
The outer part of the Vase is ornamented with 282 precious diamonds of high quality, Rose-
Cut with different facets, and excellent cutting.
The handmade design and motifs worked on the Vase are marvellous both with their
workmanship and symmetry.
In addition, the Vase carries the magnificence of Renaissance and the soul of
Rococo.
The Vase has a marvellous and unique beauty with this multi-sided structure.
During our investigations, we did not meet any equivalent or any peer that could be
accepted as equivalent to it in any museum or any private collection.
B- Sunflower motifs on the Golden Vase.
“Sunflower motifs” are used on the entire surface of the Golden Vase.
We have never seen any sunflower motif on metal works in Europe in eighteenth
and nineteenth centuries.
We have never seen any object in Europe or any artists who worked Sunflower
motif covering the entire surface as a style.
It is obvious that this was made to meet A TASTE based on sunflower motifs.
(We have already mentioned in Section I that “Sunflower Motif” was the symbol
of Ottomans.)
Another interesting point is that the sunflower motifs are entirely ornamented with
diamonds, including the leaves.
It is obvious that the Vase is a real artwork with this aspect also.
All the areas worked with jade on the front- and backsides and on the upper
surface are encircled with lines of Louis XV style.
The basic characteristic of the Rococo period, which emerged in France between
1720 and 1760 and then influenced the whole Europe is the extensive use of
nature and love figures.
All designs on the vase reflect soothing movements of water and nature in
harmony. The vase, thus, tells nature and reflects the characteristics of the
Rococo period (Photograph No: 1 and 2).
A- Diamonds on the Golden Vase and diamond workmanship.
Facet cuts are applied at several parts and different surfaces depending on carat.
The characteristics of the cutting style called “Rose Cut” are cuts up to 3, 6,12,18, and 24
facets. “Rose Cut” style was frequently used in the eighteenth century.
Characteristics of Rose Cut and Rococo artistic movement are merged on the Vase. It is
obvious that the Antique Golden Vase is a rare and unique artwork even with respect to
the “diamonds and diamond workmanship”. (Photograph No: 29)
CONCLUSION:
The Antique Golden Vase is a unique and marvellous “masterpiece of art” with a beauty
impossible to meet elsewhere.
II- Examinations and investigations of sources other than us.
B- Arman Cendereci
Diamond and precious stones expert
This marvellous workmanship is the reason for the undamaged state of the vase in
terms of being shed, worn, scratches, or damages in spite of the 250-300 years
past.
MY CONCLUSION:
This handmade Antique Golden Vase is a real masterpiece of art.
1- Opinion of the Museums:
A- Examination and opinion of the “Kunsthistorisches Museum” in Vienna
“This Antique Golden Vase is a marvellous work of art with both golden
workmanship and diamond workmanship.”
C- Opinion of the “Musée du Louvre”, Paris
Mr. Daniel Alcouffe, Director of the world-famous Louvre Museum, says that;
“Thank you so much for the information about the vase and its holder
case. Your vase is extraordinary and beautiful.”
SECTION THREE
We will answer this question through the examinations and investigations of two separate
sources.
We have already submitted and explained that the Antique Golden Vase was specially
and uniquely ordered by Louis XV, King of France, in the eighteenth century, in order
to be presented to the Ottoman Sultan Mahmut I.
We have already submitted and explained reasonably and in details that the Antique
Golden Vase was a unique “Masterpiece of art” with no other equivalent all over.
We will submit and explain that the Antique Golden Vase is unique with its,
1- “Diamonds”
3- “Multi-country” characteristic.
We will submit and explain that it is unique also with its prestige all over the world.
Because of those marvellous and precious 282 diamonds, the Antique Golden Vase is a
unique golden vase with no equivalent all over the world.
1- The Antique Golden Vase is “Multi-period”.
Thus, one of the aspects that make the Antique Golden Vase
“UNIQUE AND WITHOUT EQUIVALENT” is that it
well as this attribute it also has Eastern artistic culture since it was
produced having Ottomanian sense of beauty in mind.
Sir Gilbert
Collection
1- Opinions of Museums
A- Topkapı Palace Museum, Department of Treasury
Art Historian Expert of Antique Jewellery
Ms Emine BİLİRGEN
This Antique Golden Vase that inspires and impresses everybody whether
they are well informed about antiques or not, is a magnificent and marvellous
vase with its;
Beauty of this masterpiece of art is really bewitching for everyone who has a
sense of art.
Also all the experts and collection owners, whom we have contacted, share
our assessment with the same admiration and praise.