Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Aesthetic Period Cuff 1” Wide Bracelet

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Aesthetic Period Cuff 1” Wide Bracelet:
$315.00

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Aesthetic Period Cuff 1” Wide Bracelet
OXFORD JEWEL

Length 7”Width 1\"

Mark No mark

Clasp Original and secure, snaps shut firmly

Weight 35 grams

Period Victorian era

Material Tests positive for sterling silver

Condition Excellent, light amont of surface scratching noticeable on the back of the bracelet

Stunning hand-etched designs cover every millimeter of this cuffbracelet from the late Victorian period. The piece embodies many of the trendsof the era, known also as the Aesthetic period after the visual arts movement thatchampioned “art for art’s sake,” rather than the religiously motivated or strictlysymbolic jewelry of the past. For example, this bracelet is more delicate thanearlier designs and features none of the heaviness or sentimental symbolism of mourningjewelry. Instead, its intricate, pretty design is the only focus—a wearable work ofart.

Framed by a raised oval, a bird is the central motif here, seen bending its neck among the reeds, most likely a crane or stork. Its spindlylegs and graceful stance echo the elegance of the piece as a whole. Thedetailing is still remarkably crisp. Around the rest of the bracelet wraps adense floral, foliage design. When worn, the bracelet’s oval shape ensures that thecentral design remains at the top of the wrist.

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