1319359

Siam Sterling Niello Fan Pin & Earring Set #1319359

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Siam Sterling Niello Fan Pin & Earring Set  #1319359
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Lovley old Niello Fan Set, Pin/ brooch and matching earrings. They are marked on back of each piece "Siam Sterling". <p> The fan pin is 2 1/2 wide and the earrings are 1 3/8" across. <p> The set is old from about the 40's. The condition is excellent. There is some darkening of the lighter silver due to the age and natural patina. <p> The process of creating this type of Niello jewelery from Thailand is not being practiced much anymore. <p> 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 old with dark patina</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1940's 1950's </td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA </td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Siam Sterling </td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Siam Sterling Niello Fan Pin & Earring Set </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:pin brooch and screwback earrings </td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:sterling silver "Siam Sterling" </td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Niello Fan </td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Seattle, Washington </td></tr>
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