{"product_id":"antique-russian-84-silver-niello-and-turquoise-bangle-likely-kubachi-late-19th-century-c2960","title":"Antique Russian 84 Silver Niello and Turquoise Bangle, Likely Kubachi, Late 19th Century (C2960)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique late 19th century Russian silver hinged bangle, marked with the St Petersburg town mark, 84 zolotnik silver mark and silversmith’s mark Aд. The bangle has niello decoration, turquoise cabochons, a sliding clasp and safety chain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Russian silver hinged bangle, dating to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bangle is of hollow construction with a hinged form, sliding clasp and safety chain. It is decorated with turquoise cabochons to the front section, with niello decoration around the sides and back. The clasp tongue is marked with the St Petersburg town mark, 84 zolotnik silver mark for 875 grade silver, and the silversmith’s mark Aд. The silversmiths mark is repeated to the inside of the bangle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior decoration includes stylised Cyrillic lettering '\u003c\/span\u003eкавкаэт'\u003cspan\u003e (Kavkaz), meaning Caucasus, a region of Russia. The style and niello work suggest likely production in the Kubachi region, an area well known for traditional silverwork, niello decoration and Caucasian ornamental metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian niello work of this type was produced by engraving a design into the silver and filling the recessed areas with a dark metallic compound, creating strong contrast against the polished silver surface. Kubachi silverwork is particularly associated with dense ornamental decoration, inscriptions, scrolling motifs and finely worked niello surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a characterful handmade bangle with strong regional style, authentic Russian silver marks, turquoise cabochons and traditional Caucasian niello decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally good antique condition with age related surface wear. There is some wear and loss to the niello inlay in places. Some of the turquoise has turned greener through natural handling and ageing. The hinge, sliding clasp and safety chain are present and working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo fit wrists up to: 17 cm \/ 6.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 4.5 mm \/ 0.18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10.4 grams \/ 0.37 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 84 zolotnik silver, equivalent to 875 silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStones: Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks: St Petersburg town mark, 84 zolotnik mark, Aд silversmith’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Russian \/ Caucasus, likely Kubachi region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox: Later presentation box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC2960 JU26-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations.  Your item(s) will usually be shipped within 48hrs of order (weekdays), you will receive an email with confirmation of shipping and tracking code when your item is despatched.   Delivery is usually 1-3 business days from despatch, if you need an item more urgently please get in touch to see if we can assist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e once you have added the item to your cart and specified your delivery address the system will calculate the shipping price for you.  Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are purchasing an item for delivery outside the UK you may have to pay taxes and duties upon import.  Blue Cherry Antiques does not collect tax or duty on any sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the payment of such taxes should they arise is the responsibility of the purchaser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping for international orders will be by a tracked (where possible) and insured service via airmail or parcel carrier depending on location and item purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Cherry Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55857482891649,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7337\/files\/C2960TurquoiseBangle_3of10.jpg?v=1782912503","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/products\/antique-russian-84-silver-niello-and-turquoise-bangle-likely-kubachi-late-19th-century-c2960","provider":"Blue Cherry Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}