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Brass Ottoman Empire Lantern Lamp Tughra Stamp - replica or not

kardinalisimo

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I have already posted somewhere else and was told that the tughra mark on the bottom is sultan Mehmed VI's seal ( 1918-1922).
Someone asked an Iranian an Iraqi a Kurd and a Turk to translate the Arab script and they all agreed it means nothing.
So, that to me is not a good sign. Unless, this guys were not familiar with the old Turkish-ottoman language.
Also,
"A tughra is a calligraphic monogram, seal or signature of an Ottoman sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. It was also carved on his seal and stamped on the coins minted during his reign"

So, why would there be an offical sultan's seal on a candle lamp? I cannot find any reference where is told if the tughras were inscribed on other objects besides documents and coins? So is that an indication of the lamp being replica?
I've seen few people offering similar authentic lamps and they look the same. So, how can I be sure if this is an original one.

Any help will be welcomed!
Thanks in advance!
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Hey alright like that.never seen one of that kind.nice
 
Nice find, can't help with the markings but it looks old!
 
Can someone recommend an experts who would be able to help?
thanks
 
That sign is symbol of campany, there are many stuffs as like this in east:dontknow:
 
long live the Ottoman
 

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