Silver belt for woman. Silver Russian hallmark – 84. Maker’s mark “J.B” and 1877. Decorations along the entire belt, niello work.
Beginning in the sixteenth century, it was customary for the wealthy to send special silver belts to the bride and groom, who were bound under their canopy and sometimes even connected them at the same time.
For a similar belt see the Feuchtwanger Collection of Tradition and Jewish Art by Dr. Yeshayahu Shachar- Catalog Number 81-82.
Weight: 452 grams.
Fine condition.