1313985

Siam Sterling Niello Clip on Earrings #1313985

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Siam Sterling Niello Clip on Earrings #1313985
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Lovely and unusual single flame shaped clip ons that climb up the ear. The measure 1 3/4" long.

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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<tr><td>Condition:excellent </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1950's </td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA </td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Siam Sterling Niello Clip on Earrings</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Sterling silver </td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Siam Sterling Niello </td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Seattle, Washington </td></tr>
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