| TOMBAKS |
Tombaklama
is a type of gold-plating technique applied to copper and copper alloys
using an amalgam of gold and mercury. Pieces gilded by this technique
are called 'tombak'. The origins of 'tombak' go back to ancient times;
this was a widespread craft in Turkey, practised by the Seljuks and
Byzantines, but its loveliest pieces were made by the Ottomans. The
finest craftsmen were employed by the Palace workshops, but because
of the toxic effects of the evaporating mercury the tombaklama process
itself was carried out by prisoners. Outstanding works of art were
produced not only for use in the Palace, but also as wedding gifts
or as part of the trousseaux of the royal princesses and Palace ladies
upon their marriage. It was traditional for Turkish families to prepare
a trousseau of 200 pieces of copperware for a newborn daughter, and
for the wealthy classes these would include tombak. The samples shown
hereafter are made by modern techniques which do not endanger the
health of our craftsmen.
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TOM/000
Early 19th century-style Tombak bowl
1250 USD
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TOM/002
Early 19th century-style Tombak bowl
only by order
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TOM/003
Incense-burner, circa 1800 style
only by order
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TOM/004
Ottoman-style Candlesticks
only by order(pair)
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TOM/006
19th century-style Tombak helmet
only by order
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TOM/008
Crescent-moon Finial
only by order
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TOM/016
Ottoman-style 'Hamam' Bowl
only by order
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TOM/015
Tombak Dish with stylized flower chain
only by order
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TOM/014
Fruit-and-flower Tombak Dish
only by order
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TOM/005
Horse Chanfron
950 USD
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