Late 19th Century Russian Silver Filigree Belt
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Russian Caucasian filigree silver belt, late 19th century, each linked stamped 84 with city mark, each link with intricate filigree design, with niello Cyrillic inscription to buckle, total weight 143gm, total length 57 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, lot 96, 26/01/1981
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- Niello - A compound made up of lead silver copper and sulphur that is black in colour, and applied to the engraved areas of silver items, thus highlighting the engraving by making the black niello detail stand out from the silver background. It was used on edged weapons from the Renaisance onwards, and also by Russian crafstmen of the19th century.
- Filigree Work - Decorative Arts - Delicate decorations using fine threads of ceramics, glass or other materials to give a lace-like effect, attached together and applied as an ornament.
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