Posted 11 years ago
rachierachny
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This bracelet has been in mothers drawer as long as I can remem er. It has a makers mark I believe, but I know nothing about this. Does anyone have some Insight on this cool braclet.
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The signature (which is upside down) is in Persian / Arabic.... It's says: Shokr-allah... The meaning is: Thank god...
This is a beautiful bracelet. Did your mom travel to middle east at anytime?
This is a siam silver niello bracelet. This is what I found on internet: Niello is a technique of copper, silver and lead sulfides used in an inlay on engraved or etched metals. Most of it was completely hand made. Niello ware jewelery and related items from Siam (Thailand) were popular gifts from american soldiers taking R and R to their wives or girlfriends back home from the 1930's - 1970's and tourists bring home souvenirs and gifts from extended vacations and trips abroad during this period.
Newtimes... I have a bunch of Siam Silver Niellos and I don't think this one falls under that category. The signature is in Arabic alphabet and I think they are painted on.... Niello is more of an inlay... Just sayin... :)
Oops you re probably right DrFluffy, I should have taken a better look at it
I don't believe she was ever in the middle east.. thanks for all the info. I appreciattwe it
It is likely from Iran or somewhere close and the inserts are little enameled tiles.