W.G. Ball - 266 Hard Flux for Silver - 1 oz

Vitreous enamel, also known as porcelain enamel in the United States, has been used for thousands of years. Initially used for religious and ceremonial items and then also for Jewellery of the highest quality. The application of vitreous enamel is described as enameling. The application of enamel to domestic articles such as pots and pans probably started in the early 19^th century in central Europe.