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Belt - Ottoman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 15, 2016 at 9:58am
A very rare belt - solid silver sheet with gilding and engraved pattern. The gilding can still be seen on the back and part of the buckle. I had quite some challenges taking this photo. Therefore, I have used a rubber band to hold the belt together....
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  • Betty January 15, 2016 at 5:51pm

    This looks like it has its own ways ... very exceptional piece and definitely worthy of becoming part of that fabulous belt collection of yours, Peter. Congratulations!

    The stone in the middle looks like a garnet, is it?

  • Peter Hoesli January 15, 2016 at 7:08pm
    Dear Betty; You observe very well indeed! Yes, I believe that it is a garnet. There is also some sort of enamel at the back of the center decoration - very unusual. Meanwhile, the belt has again it's own way ... for the moment. Warm regards. Peter
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