{"product_id":"antique-victorian-ghost-niello-star-locket-pendant","title":"Unreleased: Antique Victorian Ghost Niello Star Locket Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eThe story\u003c\/strong\u003e ✦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming Victorian star textured locket is a true rarity, both for its celestial theme and as a unique example of Niello craftsmanship. The style of niello was popular during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901). It involved carving intricate designs into a base metal, then applying a dramatic, dark alloy inlay layer over the top. Polishing then created a smooth finish, highlighting the raised pattern against the design. This particular piece has been affectionately named \"ghost niello\" because the inlay layer has been lost over time. What remains is a beautiful, textured, 3D-effect piece featuring the ghost of a technique that is not only a century old in the context of this locket, but ancient in origin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ \u003c\/span\u003eThe details\u003cspan\u003e ✦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterials\/hallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Tests as solid sterling silver, XRF test verified, unmarked which can be expected as a piece of this time. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEra: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCirca 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGenerous 40mm x 💘 statement pendant (excluding the bale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e💘\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOffered in good antique condition with minor, age-appropriate wear. Beautiful deep patina; delicately and sympathetically hand polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx total weight 💘\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox is for display only, not included in sale\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peace Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53749914534181,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/2298\/3717\/files\/9C580587-E970-442C-8EBD-CA00298DACAC.jpg?v=1789420907","url":"https:\/\/www.peacevintage.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-ghost-niello-star-locket-pendant","provider":"Peace Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}