W. & S. Blackinton Co. Gold Filled Victorian Bangle Bracelet - VR

Description

Offered here for your consideration is a
very fine Victorian gold filled bangle bracelet.
Made by the W. & S. Blackinton Co. of Meriden, CT in the late 19th century.
The center is bezel set with an emerald-cut purple glass stone and surrounded with gold filled leaf work. The veined leaves are bunched in groups, and each group itself has a very small purple glass stone set at its center.
It is engraved to the reverse with a period monogram MDC.
A wonderfully sophisticated Victorian era bracelet!
Date:
Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
Fineness:
Gold Filled
Maker's mark: W & SB with star device
Measurements:
Height: ca. 70 mm
Width: ca. 75 mm
Depth: ca. 33 mm
Large Purple Glass Stone:
ca. 26 mm x 19 mm x 6.5 mm
Weight:
ca. 49 g
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