Antique brooch in 875/- silver in niello technique
Niello, or tula refers to an ornamentation on silver, more rarely gold, consisting of engraved drawings or drawings pressed in through steel plates and filled with a black colour mass. Antique decorated lady's brooch in silver from Russia. Round brooch with geometric design in niello technique. Pin catch on the back. Marked around 1900, maker unknown. Condition very good.
Dimensions & Details - Silver 875/- (84 zolotniki) - Weight 4,85 g - Diameter 3 cm