This is most probably a vintage – to mid 20th century, silver necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The central focal crescent shaped section of this Sinhalese neckace is decorated with fine filigree, silver granulation and twisted silver wire. It has fine braided silver rope chain extensions, 21 cm (8 1/4″ ) each side and a decorated ‘S’ clip for closing, 3cm (1 1/8″ ).
VINTAGE SRI LANKA CHOKER NECKLACE
Silver Gilt Padakam Pendant, Sinhalese, High Relief Repousse, Choker Length: 38 cm (15″), 56.2 Grams
Sri Lankan Woman, c. 1880’s with Padakam Pendant Choker Necklace
Vintage Sri Lanka Choker Necklace, Padakam Pendant
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This is an vintage, early to mid 20th century example of a small padakam pendant traditionally worn by Sinhalese women from Kandy, the old capital city in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, (formerly Ceylon). It is known as in the “Kandyan Tradition” style with the high relief repousse silver gilt metalwork – almost three dimensional repousse. The detail is exceptional with the Sri Lankan silversmiths known for their exquisite jewellery making. The pendant is quite small – 4 cm (1 1/2″) in length, slightly convex with a separate backing plate and entirely covered by interlacings scrolling vines. It is fringed with a row of finely attached by silver wire green faux deep green pearl bead dangles. The choker linked chain decorated with floral units is 1.5 cm (5/8″) wide. The choker has some weight to it at 56.2 grams. This ling chain has been made with great care and each link join has been individually soldered closed.
SRI LANKA SILVER PADAKAM OR PENDANT
Central Katri Mala Flower, c. 1800’s
Sinhalese, Kandy, Finely Chased and High Relief Repousse, Snake Chain, 46cm (18″), 16.6 Grams
The pendant below was used to attach to the center front of the bodice at the neckline and worn by the Kandyan, Singhalese women of Sri Lanka.
The photo illustrates the pendant being used in this position.
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Lady with Padakam attached to her center bodice Neckline, c. 1800’s
Sri Lanka Padakam Pendant, Sinhalese, Kandy
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This is a very small, 19th century, fine example of a pendant traditionally worn by Sinhales women from Kandy, the old capital city in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, (formerly Ceylon). It is known as in the “Kandyan Traditional” style with the high relief repousse silver metalwork. The centre was originally gilded.
RARE – A COLLECTOR’S ITEM
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA AMULET, PENDANT, SILVER FILIGREE, BONE or TOOTH
SRI LANKAN GENTLEMAN’S AMULET
c. 1800’s, 9 cm (1 1/2″) 64 cm (25″) Chain, 30.4 Grams (1.070 oz.)
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This is an early to late 19th century, silver filigree, bone crescent amulet from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and most probably from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The amulet is decorated with fine filigree silver end caps and center band. The filigree decoration is beautifully executed. The silver content is 80- 92.5%.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA COPPER BEADS NECKLACE and MATCHING FINER RING
51 Grams, 65 cm (25 1/2″)
Antique Sri Lanka Copper Beads Necklace & Matching Finger Ring
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This is a antique, solid copper necklace and finger ring set from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. This type of Sri Lankan necklace is very hard to find today. It has a hook for closing.
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ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER GILT NECKLACE
Silver Gilt Openwork Beads, Filigree, Granulation, 56 cm (22″), 124 Grams
Antique Sri Lanka Silver Gilt Crescent Necklace, 22ct Gilt Open Work & Bicone Beads
Antique Sri Lanka Silver Gilt Crescent Necklace, 22ct Gilt Open Work & Bicone Beads
This is a 19th century solid silver, originally gilded necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The central focal crescent shaped section of this Sinhalese necklace has six sides defined by a rows of very fine silver twisted wire. It is decorated with very fine filigree, silver granulation and platted silver wire (the same design on all six sides). It has fine herringbone plaited, gilded, 5 mm rope chain (38 cm – 15″). The central crescent measures 20 cm (8″). Total length of the necklace 56 cm (22″). There are four round open work gilded filigree beads, and four very fine gilded granulated bicone beads on the chain.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA, KANDY, SILVER BEADS NECKLACE
Interlocking Beads, Bicone Beads, Filigree, Granulation, 74 cm (29″), 96 Grams
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Antique Sri Lanka Necklace, Interlocking Beads, Filigree, Granulation
This is a 19th century, solid silver necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The three round graded in size open end beads are joined by interlocking cage beads, ending with two bicone beads. The Sinhalese neckace is decorated with very fine filigree, silver granulation and platted silver wire. The necklace has silver side chain extensions with a herringbone plaited cord. The necklace unlocks at each end with a screw through the last bead extention. This makes it almost invisable.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER GILT AMULETS NECKLACE
Taviz, 53 cm (21″) Silver Gilt Snake Chain, 46.6 Grams
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Antique Sri Lanka Silver Gilt Taviz Amulets Necklace
These are late 19th or early 20th century repousse cylinder amulet cases from Sri Lanka. The outer cases are fashioned from a high grade silver, heavy 18 ct gilt, stamped sheets. One amulet case has cut out work. The cylinders are ornamented with bands of repousse floral designs. The top section has three bales. The flat ends have a small granule on each end. The boxes open at one end the the silver gilt inner case slips out for the insertion of magical protective objects and manras. This type of double tube is also used in South Indian prayer boxes.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SOLID SILVER NECKLACE
Sinhalese, Crescent, Filigree, Granulation, Mesh Chain, 80 Grams, (18“)
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Antique Sri Lanka Necklace, Solid Silver Crescent, Filigree
This is a 19th century, solid silver necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. (A similar necklace is detailed in “Asian Jewellery, Ethnic Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Belts, Head Ornaments from then Ghysels collection. Berenice Goeffroy-Schneiter dating to 19th century.) The central focal crescent shaped section of this Sinhalese necklace is decorated with very fine filigree, silver granulation and platted silver wire (the same design on both sides). It has silver side chain extensions with a herringbone plaited cord and an ‘S’ clip for closing. The stylized representation of individual buds from the fragrant jasmine flower are crafted with such precision and exactitude and are graded in size along the bottom border of the necklace.
SRI LANKA, SOLID SILVER CRESCENT NECKLACE
Sinhalese Filigree, Fine Braided Rope Chain, 56 cm (22″), 59 Grams
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Vintage Sri Lanka Silver Filigree Crescent Necklace
This is most probably a vintage – mid 20th century, solid silver necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old most likely from the capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The central focal crescent shaped section of this Sinhalese necklace has six sides and is decorated with very fine filigree, silver granulation and platted silver wire (the same design on all six sides). It has fine braided rope chain extensions (19 cm – 7 1/2″ each side including clasp) and an ‘S’ clip for closing.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER FILIGREE BEADS NECKLACE
Antique Ceylonese Necklace, Sinhalese, Kandy, 64cm (25″), 59 Grams
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Antique Sri Lanka Silver Filigree Beads Necklace
Antique Sri Lanka silver filigree beads necklace from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The necklace has seven beads, a center oval bead and four faceted bicone graded in size open end beads are joined by interlocking, ending with two cone beads.
VINTAGE SRI LANKA NECKLACE, PETHI MALE WEDDING NECKLACE
SINHALESE, KANDY, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
High Grade Silver, Chain Length, 69 cm (27″), Weight 38 Grams (1.335 oz.)
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Woman, 1880’s, Wearing Several Pethi Male Necklaces
SOLD – Vintage Sri Lanka Necklace, Pethi Male Wedding Necklace
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This is a mid 20th century high grade silver necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The elegant necklace is known as a Pethi Male – Petal Garland or Floral Petal pattern. This is one of the seven traditional wedding necklaces worn by Kandyan brides. The necklace has forty seven intricate units of two designs, separated by a round link which as been hand soldered closed. The units are the same on both sides – so there is no right or wrong side.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER NECKLACE
Sri Lankan Mugappu Side Pendant Necklace
19 Large Silver Beads, 50 cm (19 1/2″), 112 Grams
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Antique Sri Lanka Mugappu Side Pendant Necklace
This is a 19th century, silver bead necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon), known as a Mugappu side pendant necklace. The centre-piece (mugappu) is worn just below the right collar bone, so that it is clearly visible over the edge of a sari. This necklace has only 19 hollow (no wax element) and decorated silver beads and is 50 cm (19 1/2″) long. The necklace is in original condition and the handmade silver beads have been considerably dented over time and some of the beads have been repaired with silver patches and some have a few holes. Â There is extensive silver tarnishing on the necklace.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA NECKLACE PAALAKKA BEAD CHAIN
Low Grade Silver Gilt Beads, 94 cm (37″), 75.5 Grams
One of the traditional Kandyan Wedding Necklaces
The Paalakka bead chain is a long chain with gold colored beads
Antique Sri Lanka Necklace, Silver Gilt Filigree Beads – SOLD
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This is a late 19th or early 20th century, low grade silver gilt necklace from Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) and from the old capital city of Kandy in the island’s central highlands. The necklace has twenty filigree open work beads which are joined by curb link chains. The Sinhalese necklace is decorated with filigree, silver twisted wire with end caps on each bead for linking.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER TUBULAR PRAYER BOX AMULET CASE
18.3 Grams, 42 cm (18″) High Grade Silver Snake Chai
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This is a late 19th or early 20th century hexagonal tube amulet case from Sri Lanka. The outer case is fashioned from a silver stamped sheet. The tube is ornamented with five bands of repousse floral designs. The top section has three bales. This type of floral design is used quite extensively in Sri Lankan jewellery, ornaments and metal wares. The flat ends have a small granule on each end. The box slips out at one end and has a silver plated copper cylinder for the insertion of magical protective objects and mantras.
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA BRACELET, SINHALESE
Silver, Dark Blue Cut Glass Fluted Bicone Beads on Silver Wire,
Kandy, 54.5 Grams
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This is a strand of circa 19th century – very rare – antique silver and indigo blue cut glass beads bracelet with 5 large, high grade silver hollow fluted bicone beads and 5 fluted bicone cut glass beads alternatively strung on silver wire. The design and style of these silver and cut glass beads match each other very well in size and shape. This type of bracelet was traditionally worn by Sinhales women from Kandy, the old capital city in Sri Lanka’s central highlands (formerly Ceylon).
MUSEUM EXAMPLES OF SRI LANKAN JEWELLERY
SRI LANKA BRACELET, 19TH CENTURY
National Museum of Scotland
SRI LANKA BRACELET, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA BRACELET, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA BRACELET, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA BEADS, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA BEADS, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA MAN’S WAIST CLASP
SRI LANKA BEADS, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
SRI LANKA BEADS, 19TH CENTURY
Glass, Purchased 1898, British Museum
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA NECKLACE or WAISTBELT
Early 19th Century, V & A Museum, London
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA NECKLACE
c. 1800’s, Collections, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER INTERLOCKING BEADS NECKLACE
British Museum, London
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA GOLD FILIGREE NECKLACE
Victoria & Albert Museum -Â Necklace Height: 4 cm, Width: 12 cm.
This gold neck ornament said to have belonged to Sri Vikrama Raja Simha (1796- 1815). c. 1870’s© Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum Inventory No: IM.359-1920.
SRI LANKA, SOLID SILVER CRESCENT NECKLACE
Sinhalese Filigree, Fine Braided Rope Chain, 64 cm
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER NECKLACE
Sri Lankan Mugappu Side Pendant Necklace
Chinese Glass Beads, 32 cm
ANTIQUE SRI LANKA SILVER NECKLACE
Sri Lankan Mugappu Side Pendant Necklace
Lapis Lazuli, 44 cm
A Kandyan Chief In His Finery – Stretched Canvas
Sri Lanka – Scowen & Co., Govenor’s Page Boy, Albumen Print,1880’s
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Chief with Pendant, Necklaces, c. 1800’s
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Chiefs
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Chiefs, c. 1870’s
Sri Lanka, Jaffna Women with Adornments, c. 1800’s
Sri Lanka Bracelets, Singhalese Lady, 19th Century
Sri Lanka, Kandyan Woman with Necklaces
MUSEUM PIECES OF SRI LANKAN JEWELLERY
Antique Sri Lanka Silver Beads Necklace, Quai Branly Museum, Paris
Antique Sri Lanka Silver Beads Necklace, Quai Branly Museum, Paris
Sri Lanka Necklaces, Colette and Jean Pierre Ghysels Collection
Sri Lanka, Gold Earrings, c. 1870’s, V&A Museum, London
Sri Lanka, Sinhalese Necklace, Gilt on Mesh Chain, 19th c. Bonhams
Sri Lanka, Silver Filigree Necklace, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Sri Lanka Agasti Necklace, Gold, Agate, 1898, British Museum
Sri Lanka, Silver Bracelet, National Museum of Scotland
Sri Lanka Silver Bracelet, Purchased 1905, British Museum
Sri Lanka Bracelet, Crystal, Silver, Filigree – British Museum
Sri Lanka, Kandy, Slver Bracelet Quai Branley Museum
Sri Lanka Bracelets, 19th Century, V&A Museum
Sri Lanka, Kandy, Pairs of Bracelets
Sri Lanka Hair Pins, Christies Auctions, October 2012
Sri Lanka, Silver Hair Pin, 1904 – British Museum
Sri Lanka, Sinhalese Hair Pin, National Museum of Scotland
Sri Lanka Hair Pins, National Museum, Colombo
Sri Lanka, Matara Diamonds Brooch, National Museum of Scotland
Sri Lanka, Toe Rings, c. 1800’s, V&A Museum
Antique Sri Lanka Silver Beads, Filigree, Granulation
