A Russian fine silver and niello Caucasian kindjal,circa 1908 - 1917 With sharply tapering blade etched with a faux damascus pattern within converging fullers on both sides,the hilt and scabbard each entirely encased in silver,the inner faces inlaid with niello scrollwork,the outer faces decorated with chased beadwork panels of leaves and flowering foliage all heightened in niello,with suspension loop and silver filigree chape,and hilt and scabbard struck with matching Russian 1908 District silver marks and assayer's carrying wear,in,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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