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c1890 Niello Necklace

c1890 Niello Necklace (on white background)
c1890 Niello Necklace (detail)
c1890 Niello Necklace (profile view)
c1890 Niello Necklace (on black background)
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A c1890 Victorian watch chain long enough to be worn as a necklace. In a heavy curb link, alternating with gold filled links and niello striped sterling silver links. Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead inlaid into engraved silver. It's a centuries old technique, but it was particularly popular in France at the end of the 19th century.

Materials

Sterling Silver and Gold Filled

Date

c1890

Condition

Good. Minor loses, and oxidation.

Size

Length: 16-1/2 Inches
Chain Width: 5.5mm