Silver - Locket - Niello Silver - antique
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Antique Niello Silver oval photo locket in 900 fineness, Victorian style, of Austrian origin dating to circa 1880, 4 cm by 2 cm and weighing 11.70 g, with two hinged photo compartments and in excellent condition with minimal wear.
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Niello Silver - checkboard, antique oval photo locket pendant
Hallmark present on both sides: 900 (silver fineness 90%)
stile: Victorian
Austro-Hungarian area
Late 19th century (circa 1880)
Measurements: 4 x 2 x 0.7 cm
Weight: 11.70 g
This wonderful pendant features a refined checkboard niello work, in Niello Silver, silver fineness 900, with the corresponding hallmarks.
Niello is an ancient, very elaborate technique that involves creating grooves in the silver, filled with an alloy containing sulfur that is darkened, thus creating bright silver light effects and a darker contrast.
The pendant consists of two oval parts held together by a hinge, and on the opposite side a small notch allows it to open with a snap.
The hallmark is present on both sides.
Inside the pendant are two oval spaces for photos; one of the two spaces might need to be adjusted, but it seems to function nonetheless.
The pendant is in excellent condition for its age and opens and closes perfectly.
Some very light dents and signs of age. The photos should be considered an integral part of the description.
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Niello Silver - checkboard, antique oval photo locket pendant
Hallmark present on both sides: 900 (silver fineness 90%)
stile: Victorian
Austro-Hungarian area
Late 19th century (circa 1880)
Measurements: 4 x 2 x 0.7 cm
Weight: 11.70 g
This wonderful pendant features a refined checkboard niello work, in Niello Silver, silver fineness 900, with the corresponding hallmarks.
Niello is an ancient, very elaborate technique that involves creating grooves in the silver, filled with an alloy containing sulfur that is darkened, thus creating bright silver light effects and a darker contrast.
The pendant consists of two oval parts held together by a hinge, and on the opposite side a small notch allows it to open with a snap.
The hallmark is present on both sides.
Inside the pendant are two oval spaces for photos; one of the two spaces might need to be adjusted, but it seems to function nonetheless.
The pendant is in excellent condition for its age and opens and closes perfectly.
Some very light dents and signs of age. The photos should be considered an integral part of the description.
Tracked shipping via courier
Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
11.7 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Austria
Title additional information
Niello Silver - antique
Width
2 cm
Length
4 cm
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