DATE: Victorian, c.1900

This lovely 1920s niello silver chain is likely of French origin, and features stylish curb links: the pattern is one niello link followed by two smaller silver links. Niello is a black mixture of silver, copper and lead sulphides, which in this case has been is inlayed onto the silver base links. The technique is said to have been invented by the ancient Egyptians, and spread throughout Europe as far back as the late Iron Age.

MEASUREMENTS

Length: 18 inches

WEIGHT

22.3g

MARKS

Stamped A800 for 800 grade Silver

CONDITION

Very good, some light wear commensurate with age and use