Does anyone know about Nielo Chains?
They were popular in Victorian times, but especially Russia in the late 1800s to early 20th century.
pictures attached.
I ask because I have a modified German Police dagger with Schuma engravings, that has such a chain for adorning it, attached to it.
I put it down to a fantasy piece. But then I found out about Russian Nielo chains. The chain is obviously old, a potentially Russian or Crimean, maybe Ukranian?
Anyone familiar with these chains? This is not a modern chain.
Thanks for any thoughts!!
John
They were popular in Victorian times, but especially Russia in the late 1800s to early 20th century.
pictures attached.
I ask because I have a modified German Police dagger with Schuma engravings, that has such a chain for adorning it, attached to it.
I put it down to a fantasy piece. But then I found out about Russian Nielo chains. The chain is obviously old, a potentially Russian or Crimean, maybe Ukranian?
Anyone familiar with these chains? This is not a modern chain.
Thanks for any thoughts!!
John