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Victoriana - Victorian 9K Rose Gold Engraved Panel & Padlock Gate Bracelet.  This gorgeous bracelet is crafted from 9K rose gold, hallmarked 375 (9K British Hallmark), a makers mark.  Featuring a Victorian design, exquisite detail, and quality craftsmanship. The beautiful bracelet is made-up of wonderful polished links, which are interspaced by exquisite engraved panels. The panels are engraved with scrolls and foliage decoration. The padlock showcases exquisite engravings on the front, and a polished back with full hallmarks. The padlock open and closes well, and has a secure lock, including a safety chain. This Antique Victorian era bracelet is unique and so versatile, truly a fabulous bracelet to be cherished for many years to come. 

Note: Appraisal included with the bracelet.  Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the antiquity value. Original box is also included.  Gate bracelets are a beautiful design and popular in the victorian era. This particular example is unique and rare because of the beautiful engraved panels. 

History: Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his infamous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United Stated during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

The period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 1837 until her death in 1901 was marked by sweeping progress and ingenuity. It was the time of the world's first Industrial Revolution, political reform and social change, Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, a railway boom and the first telephone and telegraph.

Measurements: Bracelet  7 1/2 "    Padlock 26.00 mm x 11.50 mm 

Weight: 15.85 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: England 

Date: Circa 1880