1890s French checkerboard pattern black Silver multi-layered photo pendant

This French photo pendant from the 1890s is made of sterling silver and decorated with black Silver technology. It can store six photos without glass compartments. The proportions of the rectangular photo pendant are elegant and generous, and the whole is decorated with a full-page fine checkerboard pattern, giving the picture a sense of modern lines. The most ingenious thing is the internal mezzanine, which has three folding components. It can store a total of six photos on both sides. Whether it is photos of the whole family or a series of photos among friends, it is a very ingenious and meticulous treasure. box. The work is in good antique condition, with signs of normal oxidation and wear. Due to the different degrees of oxidation, the surface color is uneven, and the internal oxidation is more obvious. The black Silver decoration on the main body is only slightly damaged at the corners, and is more obvious on the pendant head. The glass compartment is only suitable for photos, papers and other items. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Black Silver material introduction: Black Silver technology is a metal decoration technology, which usually involves carving designs out of gold or Silver, and then filling them with black inlays (usually including Silver, Bronze, lead, and sulfur. Each craftsman's recipe is different, so Unable to completely confirm), after polishing, the engraved part retains its original metallic color, while the engraved recesses appear black. This technology appeared very early, and the earliest works can be traced back to the vessels and daggers unearthed in Syria during the Bronze Age in 1800 BC. However, most of the unearthed black Silver objects have been buried in the soil for a long time, and the black inlays have long been lost. Therefore, the age and location of their appearance are still questions that archaeologists cannot draw a single conclusion. Black Silver technology fully embodies the method of using various metal scraps as a re-decoration method, which is very consistent with the mentality that materials are not easy to mine and goldsmiths can only "process with whatever materials are on hand." There are regional differences in the use of black Silver jewelry. As for antique jewelry that is over a hundred years old, geometric totems (checkerboards, horizontal lines) are commonly used in Western works. Origin: France Year: 1890s Material: sterling silver, black Silver Dimensions: 3.7x1.8x0.7 cm Weight: 10.21g Condition: Good antique condition, with signs of normal oxidation and wear. Due to different degrees of oxidation, the surface color is uneven, and the internal oxidation is more obvious. The black Silver decoration on the main body is only slightly damaged at the corners, and is more obvious at the pendant. The non-glass compartment is only suitable for photos, papers and other items Purchase instructions: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one jewelry item." In Taiwan, all shipments are made by "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.