April 16, 2024
Siam Royal Emblem VINTAGE Silver/Niello Bracelet Mekkala Godess of Lightning
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The center link/tile from tip to bottom is 5.5cm or 2.25 inches . History: These silver and black Thai pieces were popular in the 1950s 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. Note that the term "Siam" was used on these items from the early 1930s well into the 1980s (even when Siam was re-named Thailand). The term was used to represent the "Thai craftsmanship community." Note to Ebay sellers: Feel free to quote from this Web site or from my book, "Overview of Siam Sterling Nielloware." I only ask that you attribute the quote to me ("Charles Dittell") and/or my Web site address
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