Interesting Dangle Cones Siam Sterling Niello

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Interesting Siam Sterling Niello earring that are dangle cones. There are dancers depicted on the front and back with Thai symbols in between.

They dangle down 1 1/2" and the base of the cone is 1/2" across. They are marked "Saim sterling". The condition is excellent. History: These silver and black Thai pieces were popular in the 1920's through '70s, and were produced by a variety of jewelry shops. It is technically "Niello" or "Nielloware", created by carving out areas of the silver, and baking a sulfur/metals powder in the carved out areas. The design often displays Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning, and represents the Thai version (The Ramakien) of the Buddhist and Hindu Indian legend, Ramayama, about a prince, his wife, his parents (King and Queen of Siam), and the evil king of Ceylon. This jewelry was often sent to American wives/girlfriends from their soldier-husbands/boyfriends on leave from fighting in Viet Nam, or stationed in Thailand during the Viet Nam war.

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Item Details

Reference #:
3363
Quantity
1
Category
Jewelry
SubCategory
Department
Collectibles
Year
1940's -1970's
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
excellent
Material
sterling silver