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Belt - Macedonia

Posted by Peter Hoesli on November 16, 2014 at 8:38am
It is very interesting to see that some of the filigree was kept intentionally in silver while most of the belt is gold plated. This gives the piece a voluminous design.
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  • Betty November 16, 2014 at 1:12pm

    Dear Peter: This must have looked absolutely stunning when worn.  So rich in detail and such amazing workmanship. ... and yes, the little hands are very endearing!

  • Lynn Ardent November 16, 2014 at 3:58pm

    This is a museum piece.  You are really on a roll, Peter.  Congratulations!!

    The alternating silver and gold was common in 18th-19th century Ottoman jewelry, from what I have seen.  I think it gives a powerful impression of opulence. At the time it also probably demonstrated that the plated metal is itself high value (silver or silver alloy) instead of copper, brass or bronze. 

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