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Belt Buckle - Bulgaria

Posted by Peter Hoesli on October 25, 2016 at 3:08pm
This is a very old buckle - the date of 1889 is engraved on the buckle, together with a fish and a cross.
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  • Peter Hoesli October 25, 2016 at 3:13pm

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  • Lynn Ardent October 25, 2016 at 8:23pm

    Wonderful buckle, have not seen this type before.  Is that niello?  The signature is fantastic!

  • Peter Hoesli October 25, 2016 at 10:05pm

    Dear Lynn; Yes, it is niello. However, I could imagine that it was redone at some stage without taking good care of the original decoration. I have two more of these buckles (previously posted on EJ). While they are originating from Bulgaria, my smart books is telling me that it does not know the exact origin... However, it is high silver (it was a delight to clean it!), featuring beautifully executed appliques.

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