Bidspirit auction | A rare silver and niello

A rare silver and niello betrothal belt- Russia, Novocherkassk - 1843 - The silver belt is comprised of 12 niello plaques separated by gilded silver element. The belt buckle is in the form of a rooster or hen. Silver hook and ring for attachment.  hallmarked silver mark 84, date and city. cut, neillo, soldered, gilded engraved, cast, wrought length: 70 cm weight: 274 grams The rooster is a universal symbol for fertility.