What a pleasure it is to present this RARE
and Gorgeous Antique hinged bracelet. From my personal collection, they are
becoming increasingly rare as time goes by - this is not to be missed! It is
beautifully styled appearing as a “bypass” or “crossover” bracelet due to the
way in which the “arms” are aligned parallel, “passing” each other although it
is hinged. Each arm is plain with three solid beads featured at the centre.
Each culminates with a fancy finial or capping with Etruscan inspired detailing
which is typically characterised by minute beads or coils of gold soldered onto
a gold background, forming a pattern. The superb Etruscan decoration is
reminiscent of the old fashioned lace work on a Wedding cake! Please enlarge
the pictures for a close-up look of the work crafted by hand around 130 years
ago!
It has elongated oval shaping so is very comfortable to wear as
it will not spin around. The hinge and clasp are in excellent working order. There
is a safety chain, too.
COLOUR
The body of the bracelet
has a rose gold hue which is a lovely contrast to the yellow gold hues
Etruscan work. It has that silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid
carat gold which is to be expected of quality antique jewellery.
HISTORY &
HALLMARKS
Era: c1870-80s
mid-Victorian
Trademark
& Maker: none
and unknown
Material: bracelet is rose Gold Filled
or Shell & decoration is heavy gold plate at a minimum
Gold purity: bracelet’s outer surfaces
tested positive for 14 carat gold
SIZING
Suitable for petite to small/medium wrists to 16cm at the most
for a snug fit
Circumference: about 15.9cm or 6.25”
Diameters: 4.5cm and 5.4cm
Width: 1.5cm (2/3”) across the
widest point tapering to 4mm wide for the bracelet
Weight: 16.8 grams
OVERALL
NEAR MINT Antique condition! There
is just a little metal wear to the back of the ball shaped finial and no other wear,
denting, damage or repairs evident - it presents Fabulously on the wrist. I
Guarantee you will be Thrilled with this purchase - these are becoming more
rare as time goes by and this RARE Heirloom
Quality piece is not to be missed!
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