VINTAGE SIAM SILVER NIELLO BROOCH

A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE BROOCH OF SIAM 925 SILVER

STAMPED 925 SILVER WITH A DPG MAKERS MARK

THIS ELEGANT PIECE HAS A SLIGHT DOME EFFECT

WHICH ENHANCES THE APPEARANCE WHEN WORN

IT CAN ALSO BE WORN AS A PENDANT.

INTRICATE FLOWER SHAPE WITH ETCHED OPEN AREAS IN 'PETALS'.

VERY VERSATILE & UNUSUAL.

THE PICTURE ENGRAVED IS OF

'GODDESS MEKKATA'

The techniques for making Niello jewellery have een used

for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years.

Siam Niello jewellery items began in the 1930's and

were produced mainly for foreign export by highly skilled craftsmen

in Thailand.

Most Siam Sterling Jewellery is based on the

Thai legend called 'Ramakien'.

This piece is in mint condition.

Brooch / pendant measures 4cm across.