Exceptional European Niello Chain 16” With Gold T-Bar Collectible antique bracelet These earrings are a prime

These earrings are a prime example of the restoration I hope to do for many years to come

third quarter of the 19th century

This pendant boasts a cursive "S"

rolled gold jewelry is around 5% of the total item weight

made of a French material know by the name Pomponne

Exceptional European Niello Chain 16” With Gold T-Bar Collectible antique bracelet These earrings are a primeNiello is the art of darkly ornamenting metal surfaces that is thought to have originated with the Egyptians and spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It is enamel esque decoration made of alloys of sulfur, copper, silver and lead and used as an inlay on engraved metal is, in fact, more substantial than enamel, as so many examples have been passed to us by the hands of time. It was and still is a difficult technique to execute so chains such as