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georgianPinchbeck Fancy Chain Hand ClaspBracelet
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This pinchbeck bracelet has a gorgeous, ornate Georgian chain with long hollow tube-shaped links embossed with a floral pattern and interstitial lengths of ultra complex cable chain. The bracelet fastens with a stunning handclasp adorned with a turquoise forget me not at the cuff and a lovely red spinel ring on its finger. The hand grips a serpent in the shape of a ring. The snake's body is accented with crosshatched scales, its head rests in the palm of the hand.

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  • Materials

    Pinchbeck, 1.8mm square cut red spinal, 6 2mm turquoise cabochons

  • Age

    c. 1800

  • Condition

    Very good - was probably a necklace originally and shortened into a bracelet at some point in history

  • Size

    7.25" length

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Georgian

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GeorgianEra

17141837

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The best “costume jewelry” during the Georgian era was pinchbeck, a top-secret formula that looked — and wore — just like gold.