Description
Date: 1887 (dated by inscription), Victorian era
Materials: solid 14k yellow and rose gold (unmarked; tested with nitric & muriatic acid)
Inscription: [L. E. W. Jan. 5 ” 1887.]
Weight: 24.7 grams
Full length of bracelet (circumference): 17.8 cm (7 inches)
Inside diameter: 6 cm
Dimension of front decorative plaque: 26 x 19 mm
Width of braided chain: 9.8 mm
Thickness of braided chain:4.4 mm
Condition: overall in excellent condition. The clasp closes tightly and is secure. The blackened areas to the gold are the result of intentional burnishing treatment (to imitate Japanese Shakudō), and is thus not a condition flaw. There is however age-related surface wear to the gold. For some reason, the two tiny jump rings connecting the safety chain to the bracelet is plated / gold filled (the bracelet itself and safety chain is however solid gold).