Vintage Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Bypass Bangle | 18K Gold Filled Granulation Hinged Bracelet | Mineral and Matter Heritage Collection
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Transport your collection to the Gilded Age with this breathtaking Victorian Etruscan Revival bypass bangle. Adorned with masterful granulation and hand-applied filigree across three ornate orbs, this piece captures the archeological romance and superior craftsmanship of the 1880s. Its rich gold luster and rare crossover silhouette make it a soulful, one-of-a-kind statement for the modern history enthusiast.
The Movement:Part of theArcheological Revivalperiod, where Victorian jewelers like Castellani and Giuliano sought to replicate ancient techniques.
Key Characteristics:The piece features intricategranulation(the application of tiny gold spheres) and delicatefiligreewirework on the three orbs and tubular band.
Bypass Design:The "crossover" or bypass style, often ending in decorative terminals like these floral-embossed orbs, was a hallmark of late 19th-century romantic jewelry.
Symbolism:The central orb's floral motif, surrounded by granulated "beads," represents the Victorian fascination with botany and intricate hand-wrought textures.
Era:Late Victorian (circa 1870s–1880s)
Designer/Maker:Unsigned (Typical of the era's artisan workshops)
Materials:18K Gold-Filled or Heavy Gold-Platting Gilt Brass; Granulation & Filigree
Measurements:Approx. 2.25" Inner Diameter; Hinged with Safety Chain
Condition:Excellent Vintage Condition (Granulation is remarkably well-preserved; clasp snaps securely). There are two small areas of verdigris near the balls.
