Two silver belts. Turkey, Ottoman Empire, [19th or early 20th century].
Silver (marked), cast and engraved; filigree and granulation; niello.
1. Belt, marked with Ottoman silver hallmarks. Consisting of fourteen silver links connected to one another by hinges. Eleven of the links decorated in niello with vegetal patterns, and with the Tughra seal of the Ottoman ruler, the coat of arms of the Ottoman Empire, and an urban scene with a minaret. Belt hinges covered by ornaments. Elegant buckle, with three small suspended pendants. Three last links with perforations shaped like keyholes for buttoning belt. 77X7 cm.
2. Belt, marked with silver hallmarks originating from Van, Turkey; Armenian manufacturer. Consisting of fourteen silver links connected to one another by hinges. Twelve of the links engraved with vegetal patterns and with elliptical or droplet-shaped central bosses. Belt hinges covered by ornaments, some missing. Two last links with perforations shaped like keyholes for buttoning belt. Hook missing. 74X3.5 cm.