Russian Silver Niello Beaker and Shot Glasses in Box

Russian silver niello beaker (in box) together with two small…
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Russian silver niello beaker (in box) together with two small shot glasses

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  • Niello - A compound made up of lead silver copper and sulphur that is black in colour, and applied to the engraved areas of silver items, thus highlighting the engraving by making the black niello detail stand out from the silver background. It was used on edged weapons from the Renaisance onwards, and also by Russian crafstmen of the19th century.

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