Antique bangle

Here is a wonderfully exciting and incredibly beautiful antique bangle that was made in 1880 and is so exciting and lovely to wear. Made in sterling silver, the silver itself has a very unique matte finish not often seen in antique bangles and on top of this, it has the most beautiful scene of a bird, storks and a lizard, with the sun shining brightly down. Not only are they hand engraved which in itself is so much more beautiful and unique than machine engraved, but the animals are highlighted in both rose and green gold. Gold can be made in different colours by being alloyed with other metals, such as to produce rose gold, it is made by primarily adding more copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in a lovely warm tone to it, and today although not very common, green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However in the late 1800’s, cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour, and while never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and is used perfectly here to highlight the leaves in the design. The use of gold accentuates this bangle in such a magical way and will certainly make it a wonderful talking point. Measuring 39.2mm wide, the bangle even has a very soft curve to it, and being hinged allows it to sit lovely and close to the wrist. Adding to its history, inside the bangle is a charming sentiment of "KME from NP Nov 29th 1880", which adds to the charm and allure of an already very exciting bangle. Amazingly it also comes complete with its original velvet lined box which is is so rare to find today, proving just how much this bangle was loved and looked after.   Stock# ET506 Circa: 1880 $3,250

There is often so many charming aspects found in antique jewellery and this bangle has two that adds to the charm and allure. Made in London in 1882, the sterling silver bangle measures 36.5mm wide and being hinged and oval in shape, allows it to sit so lovely and close to the wrist as well as being so comfortable to wear all the time. With a romantic scene of a young boy and girl fishing at the waters edge, the three panels are bordered in rose gold and the leaves in each side panel further highlighted in rose gold and the rarer green gold. Gold can be made in different colours by being alloyed with other metals, such as to produce rose gold, it is made by primarily adding more copper to the gold when being alloyed resulting in a lovely warm tone to it, and today although not very common, green gold is made by adding silver to the gold, however the green colour is more a soft green-yellow colour. However in the late 1800’s, cadmium was added resulting in a stronger colour, and while never a strong green such as yellow or white gold, the tone of green in antique pieces is more pronounced and is used perfectly here to highlight the leaves in the design. This, combined with the subject matter will certainly make this antique bangle such a wonderful talking point and will no doubt be admired every time that it is worn. And then to add to the character and history of the bangle, inside it has been hand engraved with "Ena Meakin 41 Parker St Derby". This adds such a wonderful glimpse into no doubt the original owner of this piece and adds to the charm of this bangle even further. Perfect for any woman of any age, this bangle is as elegant as it is beautiful.   Stock# ET396 Hallmarked: London 1882 $1,350