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Antique Large Niello Coin Holder browse these categories for related items... Directory: Estate Jewelry:Silver:Victorian:Pre 1900: item # 658634 Please refer to our stock # 2190 when inquiring.
Third Floor Antiques P.O. Box 8135 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973 620-0119 Guest Book $550 SALE $475 |
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This beautiful coin holder is circa 1890. The word niello is used to describe the process of creating patterns by etching metal,in this case silver, then filling with alloys of metal that are fused and then filled in the cavities. Niello as a form of adornment has been used for centuries. It became very popular at the end of the 19th century and wonderful items were created by the French and Russian artisans. Chatelaines were also often made entirely of niello. This coin holder was possibly originally part of a chatelaine. It is marked 800 for silver content and has European touchmarks, most likely Russian. Finding quality niello is a challenge and finding n piece of jewelry like this is always exciting. It is large, measuring 2 6/8 inches long(with the bale) x 1 1/2 inches wide. The sleek design lends itself to today's fashion, either on a cord, or a silver chain, it is simply elegant. |
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