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What a Gorgeous
Antique Edwardian Bangle Bracelet! I took many pictures hoping to capture
its beauty. It is of a fabulous design – a richly embossed (repousse)
decoration which is a flurry of forget-me-not flowers and foliage reminiscent
of curling acanthus leaves. It is an intricately detailed hand tooled design
given further dimension with the rich stamping to the background. I hope the
pictures show how truly beautiful this one is.
The back is plain and smooth. It has an elongated oval
shape and the interior has a gentle rounded thickness making it comfortable to
wear whether pushed up the wrist as a cuff bracelet or left loose on the wrist.
This bangle has a “hidden” hinge and clasp. It is
opened by pushing the button which sits almost flush with the edge. It snaps
shut securely.
The gold has a warm
Antique hue which is a rose/pink with a hint of yellow and the silky smooth
feel associated with solid carat gold. The quality is obvious and typical of an
Antique from this maker.
HISTORY &
HALLMARKS
Era: Edwardian c1910
Trademark: GLPCO
Maker: George
L. Paine & Company, established as early as 1909. They produced both solid
gold and gold filled jewellery - any piece I have ever seen is always of the
highest quality.
Construction: Gold Shell / Gold Filled – unmarked
Gold Purity: outer
surface tested positive for 14 carat
gold
SIZING
Suitable for most with inner circumference of 18.3cm
Diameters: 5.2cm
and 6.3cm (oval)
Width: 0.9cm
Weight: 18.9
grams
OVERALL
With just a pin-prick-like dint and a little surface
scratching to the back, it is in Near MINT Antique
condition. There are NO dents, wear to the
finish, damage or repairs – it is Pristine! What a great addition to any
Antique or Vintage jewellery collection and Simply perfect for Gift Giving.
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