Description
The object in the image is an antique Russian Caucasian niello and 84-standard silver dagger and clasp (often styled as a miniature Qama or Caucasian kinjal with a matching suspension chain and clasp), typically dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1899–1908). A fine and particularly clean example in fabulous condition, enamel intact, and displays beautifully.
Key Details:
• Material & Technique: Hand-crafted in silver with black enamel niello decorative work featuring floral or traditional scroll motifs.
• Hallmark: Frequently bears the Russian “84” silver standard mark used in the Imperial era.
• Design: Modeled after a traditional Caucasian short dagger (qama or kinjal) in its scabbard, attached by fine chains to a petalled or circular clasp pin.
Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Caucasian Niello Silver Dagger to the 1900s.
