Portable silver divided writing case, Ottoman Turkey, late 19th - early 20th century Oblong silver writing case, chased at the ends with floral decoration. Flanked by an inkwell with cut sides opening on the top, engraved with vegetal friezes on the edges and borders and a floral composition under the base. Several hallmarks: sah and tughra probably of Sultan 'Abdulhamid II (r. 1876-1909) on the inkwell, the pen box also stamped with the silversmith's name Latif. Length: 20.5 cm; weight: 258 g Some scratches and oxidation, control mark.