Niello Sterling Silver 925 Siam Three Headed Elephant Brooch Pin Erawan Vintage

Description

View Niello Sterling Silver 925 Siam Three Headed Elephant Brooch Pin Erawan Vintage with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Pieces from this maker are considered highly collectible and typically bear marks such as "Thai Nakon," "Made in Siam," and silver content & hallmark. Vintage niello sterling silver brooch features a unique design of the three-headed elephant, Erawan, a sacred mythical elephant with multiple heads in Thai and Hindu culture. Crafted from high-quality 925 sterling silver and black enamel. This piece showcases intricate details and craftsmanship of Thailand. Uses a hinged, toothy mechanism on the back, identifying it as a dress, fur, or shawl clip intended to grip heavier fabrics without piercing them. This is a stunning vintage Siam 989 silver Niello Erawan dress or fur clip, a style of jewelry that reached its peak popularity between the 1930s and 1940s. Identification & Technique: The piece features the "Niello" technique, an ancient metalworking process where a dark alloy of silver, copper, and lead is fused into engraved designs on sterling silver. Thai Nakon is a renowned, high-quality maker of vintage Siamese (Thai) sterling silver and nielloware jewelry, often featuring intricate, handcrafted designs from the 1930s to the 1960s. Pieces from this maker are considered highly collectible and typically bear marks such as "Thai Nakon," "Made in Siam," and silver content & hallmark Approximately 2 inches x 1 inch Thank you for supporting small business.  Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Fine Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Thai Nakon.

Brand

Thai Nakon

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

925

Color

Silver

Material

Enamel

Metal

Sterling Silver

Materials sourced from

Thailand

Main Stone

No Stone

Vintage

Yes

Country of Origin

Thailand