Victorian Solid silver Niello Watch Chain. Niello is the art of ornamenting metal surfaces that is thought to have originated with the Egyptians and spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It is an enamel-like substance made of alloys of sulphur, copper, silver and lead and used as an inlay on engraved metal. This attractive chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era is a wonderful example of the Niello craft! Not marked but tested by a professional jeweler and meets a high silver sample. Dimensions: 41cm -16,14 INCHES LONG. 1inch = 2.54cm. Total weight aprox 16.20gms. It comes from a private collection. It comes from a private collection, antique show in WIEN VIENNA AUSTRIA. Please be sure to view all photos carefully as they are included as part of the item description! I sell antique and vintage collectible stuff – unique items that have history, and may show signs of this – it’s part of their charm. I try to describe any obvious faults as truthfully as I can. However, as most of my items are 100 years old, they will often bear the traces of a previous life.