Daily Archives: July 15, 2024
This is a Russian silver niello belt box/palaska/matchbox. Raised filigree top, fold out closure, niello decorated sides and etched illegible cyrillic writing on the back. Is approximately 2-3/4″ x 1-15/16″. It is in good antique condition.
A beautiful Middle Eastern Sterling Silver niello compact. This antique is a unique, rare find with intricate “niello” designs of a sail boat traveling along the sea heading home and a tall niello palm tree. The compact is signed in Arabic that translates to “Diwan” or “Diran” depending on the dialect. The compact is Turkish and is from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The picture shown “nielloed” on the front is a man riding a camel with another camel in tow and a palm tree. The Sterling Silver Filigree is quite intricate. The compact closes tight and holds firm as it should. This compact will make an excellent addition to any collection. My feedback speaks for itself. I take excellent care of my customers. MAKE AN OFFER IF YOU’D LIKE. THE WORST I CAN DO IS COUNTER offer.. The piece is in wonderful condition. The mirror is solid, […]