Prototype 74 - Sterling silver FP using Niello

Created: 12-31-2013

Niello is an old technique that uses a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead sulfides that is applied as an inlay onto metal that has been etched or engraved.  This results in a design that shows with higher contrast that visible.

Here are several examples of Parker using this technique on sterling silver.





 

Here are some close-ups that show the dished tassies and engineering prototype numbers on 3 FPs.