Russian Niello Musical Instruments Box by V. Zahel

Russian silver niello box with a panel of musical instruments…
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Russian silver niello box with a panel of musical instruments with machine worked detail. Inscribed 'V. Zahel'. Condition good, minor age related wear, 6.9 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm

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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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