AntQ Solid Sterling Silver Siam Belt Siamese Mekkala Handmade 32" 146.7 gm Rare

Description

For sale we have a fine and clean example of an antique solid sterling silver belt made in Siam.
It has a beautiful patina and the detailed images are crisp throughout.  We have not polished or cleaned the belt.
There
is no damage or repairs to the belt and it is in overall excellent condition.
It measures 32" long.
The belt weighs 146.7 grams or 4.73 Troy Ounces
Each panel measures approximately 1.25" high x 1.5" wide; there are a total of 18 square panels plus the buckle.
The buckle approximately measures a
little
over 2' wide x 1.75' high.
The buckle and every square panel is marked/stamped "Sterling" as well as "Siam".
Up until 1939, jewelry pieces from this region were marked Siam or Siam Sterling and pieces stamped this way are high collectable.
The country's name changed to Thailand in 1939 and as a result pieces were then marked with the name Thailand etc.
This item will be securely packaged and shipped with insurance and signature request.
Please take note:
items listed on eBay
are concurrently for sale and purchase in our antique shops Artisan Antiques & Jewelry and Uptown Archeology in Cleveland, Ohio
. Therefore, occasionally an item may sell via our antique shops, thus rendering it unavailable on eBay at the point of sale---in which case we reserve the right to terminate the auction or remove the item from eBay.
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Please note:
We are required by law to collect 8.00 % sales tax for all Ohio residents.  Tax applies to subtotal + S & H for this state only.
Important:
It is
strongly advised
that potential bidders and purchasers read and review the
entire
listing and view
all
images before bidding and purchase.
Buyers should contact us with any questions
before
placing a bid or purchasing an item.  Questions will be answered to the best of our ability in a timely manner.
In the item description, we make every effort to accurately convey the condition of the item for auction or sale.  We want our buyers to be very happy with their purchase.
However
,
potential buyers should use
all
photographs as an addition to and extension of the written item description.
We sell primarily antique and vintage goods which are used and rarely in absolutely pristine or new condition. Please utilize the photos to
judge and if you are unsure or have questions, please always ask.
The absence of any reference to the condition does not imply the item is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, aging, or other consequences of being antique, vintage or pre-owned.
Please note that we do not state, nor do we claim to be experts in the fields related to the item for sale.
Regardless of the item description or photographs, all items are sold as is.
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Non-paying buyers/bidders will be blocked from purchasing or bidding on other items available in our eBay store.
We greatly appreciate positive feedback comments from satisfied customers upon receipt of their items and we are happy to provide feedback in
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Shipping:
Insurance and signature will be included in the handling costs for purchased items in order to protect against loss, damage, theft or misplaced packages.
All items will be shipped with insurance, regardless of the sale price.
Items will be shipped with signature confirmation to further protect against loss, damage, stolen, or misplaced packages. The price for this service will be included in the handling total.
We list our shipping method as USPS although we will occasionally use other services (UPS, FedEx etc.) should they be more cost-effective, safer, and/or more convenient while still providing needed insurance options.
Please note: heavy items, fragile pieces, and fine jewelry will have higher domestic shipping costs based on the packaged weight and/or value of the item.
Shipping & handling fees will be calculated dependent on the item's final weight, the cost of insurance, packaging, and destination.
Some of our shipping methods for larger items (furniture, large signs etc.) include ForwardAir, which does not ship door to door. However, they do have outlets all over the country.  If you have a shipping method and/ or company that is safe while being more cost-effective and/or convenient we will do our best to accommodate
.
Shipping costs may vary slightly higher or lower from the eBay calculator.
Except for flat fee shipping, a
ccurate shipping costs will be provided when the auction ends.
We are shipping valuable pieces of history and therefore, we package them as securely as possible to ensure their safe arrival including double boxing or crating where appropriate which may add weight to the final total cost of shipping. In which case, normal shipping costs will not apply.
Please do not include shipping in your offer. We will not honor an offer that includes shipping.
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Although we do not normally accept offers from eBay users who have zero or negative feedback (as described above), we may consider the possibility if you contact me directly.
If you do not contact me before buying your bid will be canceled.
Should an insurance claim arise, it is necessary for you, the buyer, to keep all packaging materials as you received them.
We will not ship to P.O. boxes.
Please take note:
items listed on eBay are concurrently for sale and purchase in our antique shops in Cleveland, Ohio. Therefore, occasionally an item may sell via our antique shops, thus rendering it unavailable on eBay at the point of sale---in which case we reserve the right to terminate the auction or remove the item from eBay.
I
f, as the buyer, you are in any way dissatisfied with your purchase, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us within 48 hours of receipt of the item. We will gladly work with you in order to seek a reasonable resolution to reconcile the problem. Like all eBay vendors, we want to keep our customers happy and would like to avoid negative feedback
.
Uptown Archeology and Artisan Antiques & Jewelry are privately owned stores specializing in antiques and jewelry. The stores have been in business for close to 40 years in Cleveland, OH. Should you have questions or concerns regarding the product listed please do not hesitate to call us at any time. Please take the time to browse some of our other items up for sale in our eBay store.