The First Victorian Revival period occurred during the thirties and was the era during which the R.F. Simmons Company (est. 1873), created their Betsy Ross line of gold-filled oval hinged bangle bracelets.

The design is magnificent and incorporates an array of design elements including floral, foliate and scrolling elements bordered by the shiny rim at the edge, top and bottom, all on a finely stippled/patterned background.

The hinge is in perfect working order. The tongue and box is in perfect working order holding closed securely, even with pressure. A safety chain is in place for additional security.

COLOUR            It has the silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery. It has a warm, yellow hue so much nicer than the pictures suggest.

 HISTORY & HALLMARKS

Era:                  Art Deco/Retro 1930s-40s

Trademark & Maker:     DUNN BROS by the maker by the same name, established in 1880.  They had a reputation for producing quality gold & gold filled jewellery and this bangle is no exception.

Material:          Gold Filled – stamped 1/20 10K GOLD FILLED

Gold purity:     outer surfaces tested positive for 10 carat gold

MEASURES

Sizing:              small-medium wrist

Circumference: 17cm/6.75"

Width:              0.96cm or 0.37”

Diameters:        5cm & 5.88cm

Weight:            14.6 grams

 OVERALL          Near MINT Antique/Vintage condition! It appears to have had very little use with no wear, dents, damage or repairs evident and any dark spots you see on the bangle should be ignored as it is a play of light with the deep carvings within the design. It presents beautifully on the wrist. I am sure you will be very pleased with this lovely Antique. It is very rare to find these beauties in such fabulous condition!