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A rare silver 84 hallmarked antique silver. Footed cup with a beautiful floral niello engraving. With signs of aging, its hallmarks are partly faded. The base of the cup has minor imperfections. But the cup is lovely and in good condition for its age. Height 9.5 cm. Top diameter 4.5 cm. All measurements & weights are approximate. It may take about 2 to 6 weeks to arrive. This item would make a great collectors showpiece. Gift or usable item. For A ctual Size. Colors may differ slightly with items on pictures, due to. Lighting conditions, and color settings of different computers. Antique and vintage items may have come from a home with pets. Smokers estate, and may have been exposed to smoke or smell. Items paid for on Friday or Saturday will be sent on Sunday. Please do not expect an antique / vintage item to be in a perfect […]
Antique French Niello Sterling Silver Case C. 1900, 158grams If you plan on doing anything to this Piece with Cleaning/ Buffing you will remove Valued Patina and may damage and devalue the item, please take this item to a professional Restoration shop to maintain and Increase Value. Professional cleaning will render this spectacular in it’s classic simplicity. The Egyptians from antiquity used a variation of this decoration technique as did the ancient Romans. During the Roman occupation and migration period niello spread throughout Europe, as can be seen from Anglo-Saxon finds in Britain, as well as in Eastern-Europe.
