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Institute, in November, 1882, where it was described as a “beautiful knife handle, decorated with nielli of Italian character.”
Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter James Conway Walter
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This is why the "industrial" side of Francia's art, exemplified in his admirable medals, nielli, and enamels, his work as a jeweller, an armourer, and a type-caster, cannot be too strongly insisted on.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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The _nielli_ represented castles, cities, and territories which were subject to the apostolic see.
Pagan and Christian Rome Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani 1888
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Leo IV. restored them to a certain extent, changing the subject of the silver _nielli_.
Pagan and Christian Rome Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani 1888
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After this came some original drawings of doubtful interest, and then a case of fifty-two _nielli_.
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series John Addington Symonds 1866
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After this came some original drawings of doubtful interest, and then a case of fifty-two _nielli_.
Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Complete Series I, II, and III John Addington Symonds 1866
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