Victorian Niello Star Locket medium fur coat Features metallic striped detailing throughout

Features metallic striped detailing throughout the entire garment

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25inches (3

Sole shows minimal normal wear

stitched design

Victorian Niello Star Locket medium fur coat Features metallic striped detailing throughoutFabulous and unique, this late 19th century niello locket was made using a process that goes back centuries and usually involves a mixture of silver, copper, lead, and sulfur, resulting in a metallic grey finish. The niello was applied to a sterling silver base (the locket) and inlaid with a gold celestial star design. It hangs on a sterling silver rolo or belcher chain. Both pieces are unmarked but test as silver. Inside the locket there are two old