Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese French IndoChina Zodiac Bracelet


Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese French IndoChina Zodiac Bracelet

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Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese French IndoChina Zodiac Bracelet:
$400.00



The Piece
Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings: Unmarked, tested, Guaranteed
Country of Origin: China
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 52 Grams
Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver
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Item Measurements: The bracelet has a wearable length of 8.5\". The wrist gap measures 2.75\" wide. The bracelet itself measures .75\" wide. The small gap at the bottom measures .75\".
Bracelet Type: Cuff Bracelet
Closure/Clasp Type: Wrist Gap
Link Type: Hammered & Filigree
Notable Features:This beautiful bracelet was handmade during the Art Deco era. It was most likely custom ordered from French Indo China and shipped to Europe or America. Exotic bracelets from the far east were very popular during this era and the wealthy would have pieces custom ordered to their specifications. The bracelet features the bright appearance and heavily detailed designs that were popular in Art Deco french Indo China.
The cuff includes beautiful hand crimped filigree running along the inner edges of the cuff. The middle portion features a raised and hand crafted Chinese Zodiac Animal scene. Each animal would have been hand crafted separately and then placed on the bracelet. Each animals stands for one year in a 12 year cycle, they include, Pig, Dog, Rooster, Monkey, Goat, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, and Rat. This bracelet is a museum quality masterpiece. Please don\'t miss your chance to own this special part of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is one spot where a slight build up of solder is along the side rim, this can hardly be seen and it does not affect the wear at all.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the \"Gatsby\" or \"Roaring Twenties\" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now.
French Indochina was a grouping of French colonial territories in Southeast Asia. It was formed on October 17, 1887, following the French victory over China in the Sino-French War, and was disbanded in 1954. Jewelry made in this federation between 1887 and 1950 was typically of French Art Nouveau and Art Deco design, but relied heavily upon regional Indochinese style elements, creating unique pieces that blended the aesthetics of Europe with the cultural symbolism of Southeast Asia.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia. Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Buyers will have 3 base shipping options to choose from, depending on the needed speed of delivery. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below: • sale Items: Base shipping + $1.00 per additional gold item & BIN items combine for free• BIN Items: FREE Base shipping:• USPS First Class: $8.00 fully insured, estimated 3-5 business days• USPS Priority Mail: $12.00 fully insured, estimated 2-3 business days• USPS Priority Express: $25.00 fully insured, overnight deliveryInternational: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. Each customer will receive a revised invoice at the close of the sale with an updated shipping rate. We will combine shipping on multiple purchases for free. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before
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Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Chinese French IndoChina Zodiac Bracelet:
$400.00

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