1920s Art Deco Hand-Painted Elephants Vintage Celluloid Bangle
This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very good - A little rubbing to the gilding in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This bangle is constructed from cream coloured celluloid - known as ivorine celluloid. It is hand painted with pink leaf motifs and is detailed with gilded and carved patterns. The internal diameter the bangle is 7.2cm making the internal circumference 22.6cm.
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A Short History...
Celluloid was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture during the 1920s and 1930s. Newly pioneered injection molding processes, meant that cellulose could be used to produce many identical pieces at the same time. This resulted in the cost per item of celluloid pieces being very low and the material could therefore cater for post-Depression and wartime demands for affordable jewellery.
Wear it With...
This bangle would add an edge to evening tailoring.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Symbolic and striking, this stylish 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1930s. It was most likely created in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delicate bracelet was created in Germany in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some faint scratching to the plated surface. This is consistent with age and use and is only visible upon close inspection.
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little tarnishing to the metal reverse of the bracelet. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and is not visible when worn. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and striking, this Art Deco bangle exudes 1930s glamour.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of the tiny metal studs are missing from the detailing on the bangle. This is very common in pieces of this age and type and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the bangle.
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Featuring a delicate Art Nouveau design, this bangle is designed to be worn on the upper arm.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This fabulous statement bracelet is an unsigned gem from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some minor wear to the gold tone metal consistent with age. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This pretty mid-century cuff was created by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This romantic bracelet dates from the 1930s. It features a pretty daisy-like design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some ageing to a couple of rhinestones. This is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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A pretty bracelet by a much sought after maker of costume jewellery. This piece dates from the late 1950s and was created by Schiaparelli.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1930s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and versatile bracelet was created in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One rhinestone is beginning to dull a little due to age. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the plating on the bracelet links. This is mostly on the reverse of the bracelet and so is not visible when worn. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful bag dates from the mid to late 19th century. It is in lovely condition for its age.
Condition Report:
Good - There is some wear and darkening to the lining of the bag, bead loss in a couple of tiny areas around the frame and slight oxidisation to the handle. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant necklace most likely dates from the Art Deco revival of the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish earrings were designed in the 1990s by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant 1940s earrings were made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the suede. However, this is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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This stylish Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very good - A little rubbing to the gilding in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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