Russian Niello Silver Beaker with Gilt (Boxed)

A Russian niello and silver parcel-gilt beaker; 875 standard.…
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A Russian niello and silver parcel-gilt beaker; 875 standard. (boxed)

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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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