Victorian Revival Mourning Bangle. This striking gilt brass and painted black enamel Victorian Revival bangle dates to 1933. The bangle measures 7/8" at tallest. Measurements of the interior when closed are 2 1/8" x 2 3/8." The buckle clasp opens and swings back to easily slip on your wrist.
There is busy detailing all over this piece--just like its Victorian predecessor! The black enamel paint imitates talle d’epergne enameling. The even imitates another fancy belt with buckle.
This bangle closely follows the Victorian style in all respects, but its patent number leads us to its real birthday. It is marked on the inner surface, “Pat.1933576”, and hallmarked with a W inside an inverted triangle. The patent number was registered in the USA, November 7, 1933 by Edward L. Weed, a well-known jewelry designer, for J.J. White Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island. The entire abstract for this patent is available on line. It describes in detail, with illustrations, the manufacturing innovations requiring this patent, their cost-saving aspects, and a thorough summary of construction.
This wonderful piece of jewelry is in very good condition, with wear just on the inner surface of the bangle. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH455-10
- $110
