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Dating to the 1930’s due to its
Victorian Revival styling, this is very
similar to a Victorian Wedding or Bride’s Bangle Bracelet which were often worn
in pairs. By tradition, one was gifted by the fiancé upon engagement & the
other on their Wedding Day.
The First
Victorian Revival period occurred during the thirties and was the era during
which the R.F. Simmons Company (est. 1873), created their Betsy Ross line of
gold-filled oval hinged bangle bracelets embellished with black detailing to
replicate taille d'epergne enamel.
The design is magnificent and
incorporates a symmetrical design with a floral motif at the centre flanked by
leaves, scrolls, flowers and geometrical accents, all on a finely patterned
background.
The fine black enamel-like detail
highlights the design perfectly and looks almost brand new! Traditionally the enameling
technique was achieved by etching the design into the metal, filling it with
powdered black glass and finally, firing the work to achieve a fantastic
result. This finish replicates the look.
The hinge and tongue & box clasp is
in perfect working order with the original safety chain in place for additional
security.
It has the
silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid carat gold and expected of
quality antique jewellery. It has a warm, yellow hue and is so much
nicer than the pictures suggest.
HISTORY & HALLMARKS
Era: Art Deco 1930s
Trademark: Betsy Ross
Maker: SIMMONS – R. F. Simmons Company, founded in 1873
operating under the same name until 1962 when acquired by another business.
They had a range of jewellery lines that were always of the highest quality.
Construction: Gold Filled – unmarked but tested
and guaranteed
Gold purity: outer surfaces tested positive
for 10 carat gold
MEASURES
Sizing: small-medium wrist
Circumference: 17cm or 6.75”
Width: 1.9cm or over ¾”
Diameters: 5.1cm & 5.8cm
Weight: 28.7 grams
OVERALL
Better-than-Excellent Antique/Vintage condition! It appears to have had very little use with
no wear, dents, damage or repairs evident and little detail missing. It
presents beautifully on the wrist and sure you will be very pleased with this
lovely Antique. It is very rare to find these beauties in such fabulous
condition!
~A Fabulous
Addition to any Antique and Vintage collection~
