This collection is made up of around 2000 silver objects from the 16th century to the late 19th century. The oldest is a round tray bearing the signature of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. This collection , which in addition to sliver objects made by guild member artists and artisans (ehl-i hiref) and inherited from the Ottoman court treasury , also includes silver gifts presented to the sultan on the occasion of his accession to the throne or of the anniversaries of accession, or presented by Western and Eastern diplomats during their visits. Following the conversion of the palace into a museum, this collection was further expanded through donations and purchases.
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