Russian Silver Turquoise Belt, 1900
A Russian silver belt with inset turquoise, possibly Harbin. Russian silver standard 84, maker's mark illegible, circa 1900, the hallmarked Russian silver belt, set with a series of seven rectangular hinged panels with gold plated filigree roundels with inset turquoises surrounded by scroll work, united by a conforming buckle, each panel bearing Cyrillic maker's mark. Total weight 604gr length 30.31 in.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- 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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