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With an absolutely stunning Antique Bangle Bracelet -
I hope the pictures do it justice – it just Oozes quality. I know you
will be thrilled with this one! The rich decoration is so highly detailed
with a blank oval cartouche at the centre yet to be monogrammed. It is
flanked by a pressed metal design with foliate flourishes and brilliants,
horseshoes – motifs very popular in Victorian times to signify good luck
and fleur-de-lys carvings. The word “fleur-de-lis” means “flower of
light” and is the French symbol of Life & Power. It is designed from
nature’s Iris flower and is a symbol found on many Victorian, Edwardian
and Art Nouveau pieces which has been carried into modern design. They
have a star-dust effect that sparkles in the light.
The back is plain and smooth, without monograms. It
has a square-roundish shape with beautifully domed sides inside and out
for ease of comfort. It has a “hidden hinge” or secret joint in excellent
working order. The clasp opens to reveal a “guard”, a wire inside to stop
the bracelet from opening too wide and damaging the hinge as well as a
safety feature. It snaps closed very securely.
This has a "secret joint” (meaning the hinge is
not visible as it is internal) and a wire guard (known to have been
patented on February 25, 1908
by its manufacturer) to “prevent falling off or losing”.
It has the silky smooth feel usually only associated
with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery. It has a
true, soft antique, rose gold hue with the contract of yellow from the
applied decoration.
HISTORY &
HALLMARKS
Era:
c1915 Edwardian
Trademark:
FM.CO.
Maker:
Finberg Manufacturing Company, est. 1888 & renowned for their quality
pieces, including watch fobs, bangles, bracelets & lockets, which are
highly sought after.
Construction:
Gold Filled – stamped 1/20 (an early mark denoting Gold Filled)
Gold Purity:
12 carat gold – outer surfaces tested positive
SIZING
Suitable:
for medium to larger wrists
Circumference:
18.5cm
Diameters:
6.3cm & 5.6cm
Width:
1.9cm
or 3/4” at widest point
Weight:
a heavy 31 grams
OVERALL
Better-than-Excellent
Antique condition! Mentioned only for complete accuracy are two teeny
pinprick-like dints to the back and some stones are not quite as bright as
they others – this is typical for their age and easily replaced, if
desired. The two halves of the bangle are perfectly aligned with
the “secret join” exactly that. There is no damage, wear or repairs to
this Beauty – it clearly has had very little use. It is all original and
superb on the wrist. You will be delighted- Guaranteed!
~A
Unique and Superb Heirloom ready for Gift Giving~
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