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Ornate Aesthetic movement sterling bangle
Reference #: 9298
Status: sold
Dimensions: 1 inch wide; oval bangle will comfortably fit a wrist that is 6.5 to 7.75 inches in diameter; interior diameter from hinge to clasp is 2 and 3/8 inches, or more specificially, 6 cm across.
Condition: excellent, no dents or damage; back is undecorated; bangle can be polished to a shiny finish, if desired. I have left the patina as found.
Year: 1860-75
Price: sold
Description: Distinctive sterling silver bangle decorated with a stork, birds, cattails and reeds. A classic example of the aesthetic movement. Dutch in origin. (hallmarks on tongue of clasp)
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.
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