Code: NC1
Rare antique Imperial Russian Silver Niello jewelry dagger or letter opener circa 1900.
The shape is a kindjal in the classical Caucasian form. The hilt and scabbard are engraved in classic Russian foliate motifs decorated with niello. A chain and suspension mount is also engraved and nielloed with the Muslim symbol of a cresent moon and star.
The scabbard has the word “Remember” engraved in cyrillic Russian script. The scabbard is stamped with the Russian silver hallmark 84 and the assayer’s initials in cyrillic.
The dagger measures 5 ½ inches long including the scabbard. The blade measures 3 inches long.
Category: Knife