Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Locket Pendant HENRY nestled within a golden bezel

nestled within a golden bezel

The pink topaz links range from about 5/16" by 1/4" at their smallest to 5/8 tall by 1/2" at the center

The eye glasses move easily and are secure once placed in the sterling cover

A fabulous signed Vintage ring from the 1970's

which contains a hidden safety clasp and latch

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Locket Pendant HENRY nestled within a golden bezelNiello 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 art form! This piece is a wonderful locket from the Victorian (ca1880s) era. This fabulous piece is crafted in sterling silver and