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Caucasian Niello Silver Belt with Russian Maker's Mark
Linked niello silver belt on leather · the Caucasus · late 19th to early 20th century
US $1,050.00 · or best offer
Description
A belt built from intricately linked rectangular silver elements, each worked with floral and geometric ornament and darkened with niello, the blackened silver inlay used to throw fine detail into relief. The links are strung onto a leather strap, with overlapping links joining the ends.
The Russian maker's mark “NC” (“IS” in Cyrillic) appears on many of the links. The Kokoshnik marks and the 84 zolotnik stamps, indicating 875/1000 fineness, are not clearly discernible. The design belongs to the traditional Caucasian repertoire, with the Russian, Georgian, Armenian, and Azeri influences that circulate through the region's silverwork.
It measures approximately 28½ x ¾ inches (72 x 1.9 cm) and weighs 361 grams. Fully functional, it is as suited to wear as to display.
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Details
| Region of Origin | The Caucasus |
| Era | Late 19th to early 20th century |
| Material | 875/1000 niello silver on a leather strap |
| Maker's Mark | Russian “NC” (“IS” in Cyrillic) |
| Dimensions | approx. 28½ x ¾ in (72 x 1.9 cm) |
| Weight | 361 grams |
| Style | Traditional Caucasian design |
| Reference | eBay item 277825875278 |
Condition
Good condition and fully wearable. The Kokoshnik and 84 zolotnik stamps are not clearly discernible.
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