Uncommon prayer-time wristwatch, personally ordered by Sultan Abdulhamid II, up for sale in Turkey
Crafted by Hamit Guldur, a third-generation master artisan recognised by Turkey's Ministry of Culture, the prayer bead set on display at the Tesbih, Art, Antiques and Natural Stones Summit in Ankara is a true masterpiece.
The prayer bead set, made from Oltu stone, a jet-black semi-precious stone traditionally quarried in northeastern Turkey, covers all 99 names of God across the 33 beads. Each bead is intricately detailed with gold, featuring golden minarets and inscriptions.
Kahraman Apaydin, a veteran watch dealer, described the Hamidiye pocket watch as "very special". The prayer bead set, crafted by Guldur, has been estimated to be worth around $25,000. However, Hamit Guldur considers the spiritual and artistic worth of the prayer bead set to be far greater than its monetary value.
Guldur would only consider selling the prayer bead set to someone who truly appreciates and will preserve its value. The prayer bead set is available for purchase at $4,000.
The Hamidiye pocket watch, a rare artifact, was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II and manufactured by his appointed master watchmaker, J. Tolayan. The watch is distinguished by its ability to display all five daily Islamic prayer times.
It is believed that only 20 to 25 Hamidiye pocket watches remain in Turkey today, with most of the original watches thought to have been sold abroad. The Hamidiye pocket watch is on display at the Tesbih, Art, Antiques and Natural Stones Summit and is open to the public at Ankara's ATO Congressium through Aug. 3.
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Hamit Guldur's prayer bead set, crafted from Oltu stone and showcased in Ankara, is a $25,000 masterpiece, but its owner deems its spiritual and artistic value beyond monetary terms. In contrast, the prayer bead set can be purchased for a more accessible $4,000, suitable for those truly appreciating and preserving its worth.
The luxury lifestyle and home-and-garden enthusiast may find delight in Hamit Guldur's prayer bead set, a stunning artifact from Turkey, now available in Ankara for purchase.
