Lot 463
  • 463

A Turkish parcel-gilt silver and niello belt, second half 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • parcel-gilt silver, niello
  • length overall 33 3/4 in.
  • 86 cm
the hinged panels decorated with niello bosses of British Royal Arms, the American eagle, a double-headed eagle, an early locomotive, pair of Irish harps, landscapes and flowers, marked on backs of all but one panel with Tugra

Condition

as noted re: back of one panel unmarked, but niello boss on that panel matches others, otherwise good
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