Elaborate Siam Sterling Buckle measures 2 x 1-1/4" and features an openwork design "crown" center with to dancers. Niello enamel work and signed Siam Stering on the back. TO ORDER THIS ITEM JUST CLICK THE BLUE SHOPPING CART BUTTON TO THE LEFT OF THE PHOTO ! ** New ! If there is a PayPal button beneath the Cart button , you can QUICK PAY ! US Postage will be automatically figured into your total If there is no shopping cart button, just email us with the vendor or item # at sallbill@suddenlink.net ! International Buyers Welcome - Please email us for special instructions ! Visit Our Main Vendor Homepage and join our Special Customer List For * Unadvertised Special Sales, Gifts With Purchase & Postage Savings * Use Our SEARCH MY ITEMS At The top Center Of This Page For More Items Like This ! Always multiple item shipping ! FAQ - This jewelry was popular 1930s-1970's. The design was carved into sterling and then filled with an "enamel-like" powder and baked. It was referred to as "Niello" or "Nielloware" The designs feature figures from cultural mythology including Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning from the Buddhist and Hindu Indian legend, Ramayama. These pieces represent the excellent craftsmanship of the community and continued to be popular sweetheart gifts from soldiers throughout the Viet Nam War. The labeling "Siam" was indicative of earlier items. Excellent reference website: : The Siam Sterling Nielloware Site Be sure to check out our main catalog Siam Selections
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