Late Victorian 1901 Antique Silver Buckle Cuff

    £250.00

    Stylish and timeless, this silver cuff was made in Birmingham in 1901. 

    Condition Report:

    Very Good - A tiny indentation on the reverse of the cuff. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. 

    For more information about this cuff, read below...

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    The Details...

    This hinged cuff is constructed from silver. It features a belt and buckle design on one side and this is engraved with a cross-hatch design - to replicate the look and texture of a fabric belt. The holes in the belt are surrounded by engraved 'stitches'. Either side of the belt and buckle, the cuff is engraved with a fern motif. The cuff fastens with a box clasp. The internal diameter of the cuff is 5.5cm and internal circumference is 17.28cm. The inside of the cuff is hallmarked twice to show that it was made in Birmingham in 1901. The cuff is stamped inside with a maker's mark - 'H BRS'.

    A Short History...

    In Victorian Britain, the collecting of ferns was extremely popular and was known as Pteridomania. The fashionable and the wealthy had ferneries and fern motifs therefore became a trend in jewellery design. Ferns can be seen on this late Victorian cuff. They were also used to symbolise feelings and ideas. In The Language of Flowers, ferns were said to represent fascination, secret love, and magic.

    Wear it With...

    Wear this cuff with a black silk slip dress for a modern gothic look.

    Product Details

    B523

    Data sheet

    Era
    Victorian
    Occasion
    Smart Casual
    Style
    Florals
    Colour
    Silver

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