Vintage Siam Niello Sterling Brooch God & Goddess Lapel Pin silver sterling

Vintage Siam Niello Sterling Brooch God & Goddess Lapel Pin. Sterling silver. Size is; 2 long and 1.5 wide. Excellent condition, I wish I had a better camera to show you the intricate detail. I'm working on that.   Siam silver is officially called “Nielloware.” Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead, used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal. American soldiers who visited Thailand in the mid-20th century bought this jewelry for their ladies back home, making it a popular mid-century trend. This pendant features the two iconic figures representing the Siamese deities Ramasoon, the god of thunder and Mekkala, the goddess of lightning.   History=1940'S sterling silver brooch from Siam, a country that changed it's name to Thailand in 1948. Many of these sterling pieces were brought into the states during WWII by servicemen traveling in Thailand in the 1940's. Many of our servicemen brought them back as gifts. The images on these pieces are a traditional Siam goddess dancers. Piece has a locking clasp in the back. It is a sterling silver oval wrapped with cut-out filigree details. The center is black enamel with 2 goddess dancers.   I do gift wrapping for free if you ask. Please check out my shop, i have related items+.