Victorian, circa 1860, gold bracelet in the Etruscan Revival Style. Such a bangle would have been purchased by a wealthy traveler to commemorate having visited the glorious city of Rome, the ultimate destination point on a Grand Tour. The Victorians were obsessed with classical art, literature, archaeology and all things Roman.
This extraordinary bangle has a Papal hallmark, and as such is crafted with incredible skill and ingenuity. The bangle is hinged and opens to one side by pulling up on the finial. It is beautifully decorated with fine granulation in the Etruscan Revival style. A truly luxurious historical piece.
18k gold with a bloomed finish, weighs 24.4 grams
inside diameter of the bracelet is 53.7mm by 49.7mm
Fits a 6 - 6.75 inch wrist ideally
Victorian, circa 1860, gold bracelet in the Etruscan Revival Style. Such a bangle would have been purchased by a wealthy traveler to commemorate having visited the glorious city of Rome, the ultimate destination point on a Grand Tour. The Victorians were obsessed with classical art, literature, archaeology and all things Roman.
This extraordinary bangle has a Papal hallmark, and as such is crafted with incredible skill and ingenuity. The bangle is hinged and opens to one side by pulling up on the finial. It is beautifully decorated with fine granulation in the Etruscan Revival style. A truly luxurious historical piece.
18k gold with a bloomed finish, weighs 24.4 grams
inside diameter of the bracelet is 53.7mm by 49.7mm
Fits a 6 - 6.75 inch wrist ideally
