Lot #41: (4 Pairs): Sterling Silver Signed Alpha Siam Niello Fans, Stamped Japan Beaded Studs, Fans

Fantastic mix of international artisan craftsmanship, ranging from hallmarked solid sterling silver to classic post-war costume jewelry. Pair 1: Vintage "Alpha Siam" Sterling Silver Niello Fan Earrings (Bottom Right)Material: Solid .925 Sterling Silver with Black Niello inlay.Design: Traditional folding hand-fan silhouette featuring hand-etched Thai Temple Dancers (Mekkala, Goddess of Lightning).Markings: Stamped "Alpha Siam Sterling" on the reverse findings.Hardware: Vintage screw-back mechanisms. Pair 2: Intricate Two-Tone Fan Earrings (Bottom Left)Material: Multi-layered gold-tone and silver-tone openwork metal.Design: Stylized Spanish/Flamenco or Damascene-style ornate hand fan.Markings: Unmarked costume jewelry. Pair 3: Mid-Century Beaded Cluster Stud Earrings (Top Left)Material: Dark moss-green center cabochon, framed by silver-tone seed beads and small dark glass beads.Markings: Stamped "Japan" on the backing hardware. *See later lot for matching necklace. Pair 4: Rose Pink Pearl Domed Clusters (Top Right)Material: Satiny rose-pink faux pearls arranged in a tightly bundled, high-profile domed cluster.Markings: Unmarked costume jewelry. The History of Alpha Siam: Items marked "Siam" carry built-in historical value. The country officially changed its name to Thailand in 1939, temporarily reverted to Siam after WWII, and permanently became Thailand in 1949. The "Alpha" mark signifies a highly regarded manufacturer/silversmith active during the 1930s to 1950s export boom.The Niello Technique: The striking black contrast on the Siam pair is Nielloware—an ancient technique involving engraving the silver and fusing a dark metallic alloy into the grooves to create crisp, permanent imagery.The "Japan" Stamp Significance: Post-WWII through the 1960s, Japanese manufacturers produced some of the highest-quality beaded and multi-stone costume jewelry in the world. Collectors look for the "Japan" signature specifically for its durability and intricate, hand-wired assembly. Pickup category timeslot {A}