Victorian Large Sterling Silver & Niello Coin Holder Locket Jade The urn has a flat

The urn has a flat

A simple yet beautiful piece

The pendant hangs horizontally from a complimentary gold link 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

which is stamped "STERLING SILVER" on the front

Victorian Large Sterling Silver & Niello Coin Holder Locket Jade The urn has a flatNiello 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 enamel like substance made alloys of sulfur, copper, silver and lead and used as an inlay on engraved metal. This fantastic piece is an excellent example of the Niello artform! An exquisite coin holder locket from the Victorian period (ca1880). This fabulous piece is made of sterling silver and is