Russian Niello Perfume Bottle with Architectural and Figural Decoration

Russian niello perfume bottle. Hallmarked 84-VU. Architectural…
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Russian niello perfume bottle. Hallmarked 84-VU. Architectural view (St Petersburg?) to front. Figural decoration to reverse. With chain & belt clip (also hallmarked). Height 6 cm. (bottle only) Weight 25g

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  • Niello - A compound made up of lead silver copper and sulphur that is black in colour, and applied to the engraved areas of silver items, thus highlighting the engraving by making the black niello detail stand out from the silver background. It was used on edged weapons from the Renaisance onwards, and also by Russian crafstmen of the19th century.

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