Early Victorian French Masquerade Bracelet mourning jewellery and dates from the 1880s

and dates from the 1880s

been proposed several times in the early 19th Century

Width at back of band: 4

Somewhat unusual given how convex the outer case is

almost childish

Early Victorian French Masquerade Bracelet mourning jewellery and dates from the 1880sDATE: Early Victorian, c. 1840 Breathtaking early Victorian masquerade bracelet, circa 1840. It comprises six panels with intricate pierced openwork around an enamel plaque, each one painted with a masked and ball gowned woman. The goldwork is superb, with scroll and leaf motifs and little navette shaped links connecting each panel. French control marks (the rare rhinoceros variety, no less) indicate 18 karat gold. MEASUREMENTS Panels: 3. 2 x 1. 8cm