Antique Ottoman Military Uniform Gold Embroidery Turkish Silk Textile Art
£95.00
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Antique Ottoman Military Uniform Gold Embroidery Turkish Silk Textile Art
£95.00
Item Overview
- Type: Antique Turkish Military Artifact / Framed Officer Uniform Goldwork Fragment
- Designer / Artist: Imperial Ottoman Army Uniform Tailor / Embroiderer
- Brand: Çeşni Türk El Sanatları İstanbul
- Manufacturer: Framed and Authenticated by Çeşni Fine Arts (Ankara/Istanbul, Turkey)
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Place of Origin: Istanbul, Turkey (Historic Ottoman Empire Capital)
- Style: Late Ottoman Empire Military Memorabilia / Antique Militaria Textile Art
- Colour: Lustrous Heavily Tarnished Metallic Gold Wire Thread, Deep Crimson Red/Rose Silk Ground, Warm Cream Mount, and Speckled Gold/Black Distressed Gilt Gallery Frame
- Design Era: Hamidian Era Ottoman Empire (c. 1876–1890s)
- Material: Metal Wire Purl Wrapped Thread (Sim), Heavy Silk Uniform Cloth, Gilt Wooden Frame, Protective Glazing, Backing Card
- Set Includes: One (1) Framed Antique Military Uniform Textile Panel with Full Gallery Backing and Historic Reference Label
- Features: Hand-Couched Metallic Coil Threading, Officer Rank Floral Medallion Layout, Thick Textured Gilt Profile Frame, Original Turkish Workshop Authentication Label on Verso
- Condition: Good Antique Condition with Clean Gallery Presentation
- Size: Outer display frame measures 8 inches square (approx. 20.3cm x 20.3cm), with a depth profile of approximately 3.5cm.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This rare piece of militaria dates to the early Hamidian period of the late 19th century (c. 1876–1889). The specific production markers perfectly align with the extensive military dress reforms enacted under Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The combination of dense, hand-couched golden wire thread (sim) applied directly over a heavy, structural crimson silk background represents the official styling parameters used for high-ranking officer tunics, epaulettes, and collar stands before the empire transitioned to simpler, less ornate patterns at the turn of the century.
- Historical Note: This fragment is a verified, surviving segment of an authentic late Ottoman Empire military uniform dress tunic or officer badge. Following the mid-19th-century reforms, the imperial army adopted Western-style frock coats and tunics but retained magnificent, traditional Turkish metal needlework along the cuffs and high standing collars to indicate high military standing. The four-lobed floral emblem couched in heavy wire serves as a stylized rank or unit insignia. Adding immense provenance to this lot is its custom curation by Çeşni Türk El Sanatları, a highly respected Turkish heritage collective. Çeşni sourced this delicate 19th-century imperial military salvage and professionally conservation-framed it under glass to ensure the delicate organic silk fibers and historic metal coils are protected for the modern archive market.
Description
A profoundly historic and highly sought-after acquisition for collectors of global militaria, Islamic antiques, or rare textiles, this framed Ottoman uniform fragment is heavy with heritage presence. The centerpiece showcases a thick, relief-textured rank medallion hand-sewn with golden metallic wire threads that have developed a beautiful, deep antique patina over the last 140 years. Housed within a wide conservation mount, the fragment is beautifully framed inside a heavy wooden gallery display finished in highly distressed gold leaf with dark charcoal flecking that mirrors the historic military palette.
A profoundly historic and highly sought-after acquisition for collectors of global militaria, Islamic antiques, or rare textiles, this framed Ottoman uniform fragment is heavy with heritage presence. The centerpiece showcases a thick, relief-textured rank medallion hand-sewn with golden metallic wire threads that have developed a beautiful, deep antique patina over the last 140 years. Housed within a wide conservation mount, the fragment is beautifully framed inside a heavy wooden gallery display finished in highly distressed gold leaf with dark charcoal flecking that mirrors the historic military palette.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Hamidian Military Pedigree: Authenticated via the reverse gallery label as a genuine segment of late-19th-century Istanbul military uniform goldwork.
- Intricate Imperial Needlework: Features traditional, heavy metallic wire purl threads tightly hand-couched onto a thick silk base to form an architectural relief texture.
- Distressed Gallery Frame: Housed within a chunky square wooden frame that mirrors the imperial gold tones of the insignia while utilizing dark flecked details to accentuate the age profile.
- Clean Sealed Presentation: The reverse remains fully professionally sealed with a sturdy backing board and multi-point hanging wire mounts to prevent moisture degradation.
Condition Report
This antique military textile panel is in good condition, presenting an immaculate gallery presentation. The central uniform insignia fragment is beautifully preserved under glass; the heavy golden thread work remains firmly attached and structurally intact with no unravelling or loose couching lines. The underlying red silk base shows honest, uniform age toning, minor fiber thinning, and natural colour variations typical of 19th-century organic textiles, which collectors prize as proof of origin. The premium distressed frame is heavy, solid, and entirely rigid with no loose corner joints. The backing paper and reference labels remain whole, clear, and perfectly legible.
This antique military textile panel is in good condition, presenting an immaculate gallery presentation. The central uniform insignia fragment is beautifully preserved under glass; the heavy golden thread work remains firmly attached and structurally intact with no unravelling or loose couching lines. The underlying red silk base shows honest, uniform age toning, minor fiber thinning, and natural colour variations typical of 19th-century organic textiles, which collectors prize as proof of origin. The premium distressed frame is heavy, solid, and entirely rigid with no loose corner joints. The backing paper and reference labels remain whole, clear, and perfectly legible.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: The frame will be secured with cross-layered glass protector tape, wrapped entirely in multi-layers of high-density bubble cushioning, and shipped inside a robust, rigid container with crush-proof edge protection to guarantee immaculate arrival.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.