Vintage SIAM Sterling Silver White Enamel Niello Dancers Link Slim Bracelet 7"
Offered here is a nice sterling 9 panel Siam bracelet, each featuring a dancer set in white enamel.
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.
Each link measures 20mm wide x 8mm high
The bracelet has no breaks or damage; metal is bright; enamel is good. Clasp works well.
Weighs; 8.1g
Please see our original photographs and use them as an extension of our written description.
4783F
.26ozt
