Product code: Vintage/antique ORIGINAL STERLING SILVER shops SIAM necklace
Pre 1949 original piece. Made in Thailand. Figures depicted on this bracelet~ Matcha, the shops Mermaid Queen What is the story behind Siam Silver jewellery? If you've ever come across big black enameled jewellery depicting dancing figures, then it might be a piece of Siam Silver jewellery. These stunning creations were hand made in Siam (now called Thailand), and the figures, buildings or animals created in the jewellery usually depict characters and scenes from Buddhist and Hindu tales and religious text. The country of Siam changed its name to Thailand in 1939, changing it back to Siam in 1945, and then was finally renamed Thailand in 1949. The above photo shows a typical “Mekkalah, Goddess of Lightening” Siam Silver vintage niello brooch. Jewellery is usually stamped ‘Made in Siam‘ on the back, though later pieces were could be stamped either ‘Siam' and ‘Thailand'. * The last three pictures on my post are to give you an idea of the authenticity and price range. ✨Open to offers ✨.
Pre 1949 original piece. Made in Thailand. Figures depicted on this bracelet~ Matcha, the shops Mermaid Queen What is the story behind Siam Silver jewellery? If you've ever come across big black enameled jewellery depicting dancing figures, then it might be a piece of Siam Silver jewellery. These stunning creations were hand made in Siam (now called Thailand), and the figures, buildings or animals created in the jewellery usually depict characters and scenes from Buddhist and Hindu tales and religious text. The country of Siam changed its name to Thailand in 1939, changing it back to Siam in 1945, and then was finally renamed Thailand in 1949. The above photo shows a typical “Mekkalah, Goddess of Lightening” Siam Silver vintage niello brooch. Jewellery is usually stamped ‘Made in Siam‘ on the back, though later pieces were could be stamped either ‘Siam' and ‘Thailand'. * The last three pictures on my post are to give you an idea of the authenticity and price range. ✨Open to offers ✨.