LARGE GOLD-ENAMELLED SILVER BELT BUCKLE Ottoman Empire for the Armenian community, marked with a tughra probably of Sultan Mahmoud II (r. 1808-39), early 19th century Consisting of three silver elements in the form of palmettes, three filigree gilt silver plates decorated with six-pointed stars on a floral background applied to the silver elements and held by clasps, enhanced with green enamel and red and green glass cabochons, the reverse with test sockets and tughra partially stamped but probably that of Sultan Mahmud II (r. 1808-1839), old lot label. Length: 30 cm; Weight: 607 gr A Fine Gilded and Enamelled Silver Belt Buckle, Ottoman Empire for the Greek or Armenian Community, With Tughra, Early 19th century A gilt silver filigree belt buckle with polychrome enamel highlights, also decorated with six-pointed stars, is in the collections of the Benaki Museum in Athens, originating from Anatolia and dated to the 18th century (ΓΕ 33813).