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Vintage Siam Candle Holders Candlesticks Thai Niello Works With Original Box

$ 79.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: See Nin Niello Mfg. Ltd
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Candlesticks & Candelabras
  • Maker: Willy Co
  • Size: 5" high 3-1/2" diameter Base
  • Age: Unknown
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Comes in original box.

    Description

    Pair of Siam Niello Silver and Brass Candlesticks.
    Makers mark on the bottom and the letters B.M. Siam.
    Comes in original box.
    Lettering on the box lining reads:
    Chamber of Thai Niello Works
    Narayaya Phand Building
    Larn Luang Road, Bangkok.
    Made by See Nin Niello Mfg. Ltd.
    I am not sure of the materials used in this set of candle holders.  Wikipedia says that Niello is a black mixture of copper, silver, and lead used as an inlay on engraved or etched metal.  The main part of the candle holders looks like brass.  The center ball could be silver or some other metal, but it is evidently the back niello mixture.  The etchings on the ball or lovely.  One is of an elephant, and the other I cannot identify.  It looks like a boat perhaps,
    The candle holders are 5" tall with a 3-1/2" diameter base.
    Excellent vintage condition.
    loc 1020b1