Antique Russian silver belt buckle, silver niello
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£299.00 GBP
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A beautiful early 20th century Russian silver niello belt buckle.
Decorative shape with an all over inky black niello design of scrolling flora with a typical Russian feel to it.
The buckle has a convex shape with silver loops to the reverse for attaching to the belt.
The belt fastens by way of the miniature kindjal dagger which passes through a loop to the front and securing the belt, this is further attached to a safety chain.
The buckle is hallmarked in multiple places on the reverse including the kindjal with the Kokoshnik mark for Kiev, 1908-26, makers or assayers mark is present in Cyrillic translating to LK, 84 zolotnicki (875/1000 silver).
These buckles were often used as part of military dress, the kindjal being an early 20th century military choice of weaponry also.
A very attractive piece, in very good condition overall, light aged patina, c1910s
Approx 3.5" width and 2.25" height, 2" kindjal and Approx 33.30 grams weight.
Any questions or queries please contact us.
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Decorative shape with an all over inky black niello design of scrolling flora with a typical Russian feel to it.
The buckle has a convex shape with silver loops to the reverse for attaching to the belt.
The belt fastens by way of the miniature kindjal dagger which passes through a loop to the front and securing the belt, this is further attached to a safety chain.
The buckle is hallmarked in multiple places on the reverse including the kindjal with the Kokoshnik mark for Kiev, 1908-26, makers or assayers mark is present in Cyrillic translating to LK, 84 zolotnicki (875/1000 silver).
These buckles were often used as part of military dress, the kindjal being an early 20th century military choice of weaponry also.
A very attractive piece, in very good condition overall, light aged patina, c1910s
Approx 3.5" width and 2.25" height, 2" kindjal and Approx 33.30 grams weight.
Any questions or queries please contact us.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING