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Victorian sterling silver bangle, aesthetic movement motif


Reference #: 7848

Status: sold

Dimensions: oval bangle is approx. 3/4 inch wide; more specifically, it is 2 cm wide; interior dimension from hinge to clasp is approx. 2 and 1/3 inches or 5.7 cm.  This bangle will comfortably fit a wrist that is 6.25 to 7.5 inches in diameter

Condition: excellent, no dents on back or front

Year:  1850-1870

Price: $225 sold

Description:  This French bangle has hand engraved decoration of a dragonfly and oriental flowers.  This type of design is typical of the aesthetic movement.  

About the aesthetic movement:

In the mid 1850's,  the US and European signed treaties with Japan.  This opened up the East to travelers and a passion for all things Japanese and Oriental followed.   This was the beginning of the Aesthetic movement in jewelry and art. To see other images of this item, please click on the following thumbnail photos: