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Title Caucasian silver niello belt fittings
Nationality Russian
Period 1863
Price £70.00

These are typical niello belt fittings for a shashqua or kindjhal. About half the fittings are hallmarked 84 and with a Russian town mark and one piece is dated 1863. These were worn typically by Cossack elements, but also sometimes by Russian women.

Their condition is good for the age, except that the two round bosses have had some punishing wear in their day, with parts of the niello abraded. This damage also shows on the face of one of the large plates (which measure 2x1.5" approximately).

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Belt Buckles : Russian : 19th Century]

testimonials

Today I’ve received your parcel in good order. I’m vey happy with [t]his piece.

C A, Netherlands, 15.07.2013

Wanted to let you know the items arrived today. Great job on the packing. Too often I buy very expensive and irreplaceable items from the UK and they get sent barely packed to protect them from the various postal services - appreciate you going the extra mile to insure it arrived in the shape it left. Thanks again, look forward to doing business with you in the future. Items were very nice, exactly as offered.

M M, USA, 18.03.2010

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