Golden Cinch : Antique Buckle Bangle in 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1912

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The quintessential antique bangle: the buckle bangle. Popular throughout history and found in an abundance of shapes and styles over the ages. This example is one of my favourite variations on the theme, slim and stylish as Edwardian and Art Deco jewels often are, but with the generous detail in the gold that us often a hallmark of the Victorian Era.

Buckles are symbolic of the bonds of love and friendship, fastening two people together.It is a motif commonly found in sentimental jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian Eras.

Manufacture: 
Made in 9ct rose gold and of hollow construction, opens with a hinge and closes securely with a tongue and groove clasp, complete with original safety chain. Hallmarked to the inside of the band with full English hallmarks for Birmingham 1912.

The front of the bangle is covered in chased patterns reminiscent of crocodile or other exotic leathers, with plain gold detailing for the eyelets and tongue. The buckle itself is three dimensional and made in solid 9ct rose gold.

The back of the band is smooth and plain, in the Day & Night style popular for jewellery of the time, giving the piece more versatility as it could be worn with either side facing for an alternate look.

The bangle is a smaller size, with an inner circumference of 17cm ( 6.7″) and will suit a 16cm (6.3″) or smaller wrist. It is 7.6mm wide for the most part, slightly wider at the hinge and clasp, and 9.7mm wide at the buckle. 3.8mm thick.
Weighs 9.3 grams.

Condition
In very good antique condition with minimal signs of wear commensurate with age and use. There is one slight dimple to the plain gold section next to the hinge.
Ready for immediate and everyday wear.

Description

Made in 9ct rose gold and of hollow construction, opens with a hinge and closes securely with a tongue and groove clasp, complete with original safety chain. Hallmarked to the inside of the band with full English hallmarks for Birmingham 1912.

The bangle is a smaller size, with an inner circumference of 17cm ( 6.7″) and will suit a 16cm (6.3″) or smaller wrist. It is 7.6mm wide for the most part, slightly wider at the hinge and clasp, and 9.7mm wide at the buckle. 3.8mm thick.
Weighs 9.3 grams.