Description
Vintage Siam Sterling Silver Signed Niello Ware Brooch
Pre-owned – Very good condition
This is an excellent example of Thai silver and Niello work in jewellery.
Here we have a hand crafted vintage Brooch dating to the 1950s and made in Siam.
The techniques used in this piece of jewellery include Niello inlay work, Piercing and Engraving – all top skills and so beautifully executed in this little work of art!
This particular brooch details a Goddess and this one is certainly Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning with sparks flying from her fingertips! You could certainly cause a storm wearing this pin!
It is a shield shaped brooch with curling floral, engraved and pierced edges all around making a stunning frame for the black Niello shield with our silver goddess in her pointed hat striking a pose.
This lovely brooch is a decent size measuring 5cms by 4cms at is widest points the brooch is in excellent condition.
It is left just lightly polished with its Patina relevant to its age. This brooch fastens with an elongated silver shaped guard over the pin.
On the back of the brooch it is stamped SIAM and STERLING.
