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Hello
Can someone please help me to identify the makers mark stamped into the gold. In my very limited experience I haven't come across this before
The bangle is large enough to be worn on the arm above the elbow. It feels quite light. Perhaps from South America as my Grandparents lived there but not 100% certain.
Thank you so much.
Tracey

 

Oh!!! I didn't know armlet might mean something other than a large bangle
You learn something new every day. Thanks also for the info above. So perhaps English made after all?

 

....and don't forget the antimacassar next to it!

 

Could well be, inh. With a 9ct mark, instead of 9k or 395, it is most likely British or Down Under. I am fine with UK made.

The word armlet is often used for an upper arm bracelet, as Tracey thought.

A true pièce de résistance.

 

No other marks that I can see. Gran's family were all from Birmingham so not sure if coincidence or not?
I think more likely made in the UK than Aus.
For some reason I think Asian when I look at it. Thanks everyone for your input. You are all awesome

 

Probably because of the bambooish shape, and the Greek key design which is often used in Asian art. (so Asian key )

 

Not pertinent to age, quality etc but the style is very Georgian England to me. Below is your bracelet alongside a strip of wall from Kew Palace (refurbished to resemble George III’s time). It’s a revival style in of itself (Roman I think??), but the English definitely had a taste for it, so my vote is for English!

 

This one looks as if it could be the same Birmingham maker PPLd
https://hobarttown.com/product/antique-9ct-gold-slave-bangle-with-greek-key-engraving/

 

It is called Greek key or meander. Meander is after the Greek name of a river in Asia Minor, present day Turkey.
The design has been popular all over Europe ever since antiquity.
It is also used a lot in Asian art, where it pre-dates Greek use.

 

Fantastic information!!! Slave bangle??? For some reason that rings a bell but for the life of me I can't think why......
It's very light so perhaps hollow.
I have seen the design previously but until not thought too much about it so thanks for the info

 

https://davisonjewellers.com/antique-vintage-jewellery/misc/1920-s-9ct-hollow-slave-bangle

@Any Jewelry, @Houseful , @Van_Poperin there are lots of similar styles available when you start looking. The design certainly has stood the test of time.

 

Late to this. If it says 9 CT or ct, almost invariably one of ours. There's a myth that everything British has or had full hallmarks. It doesn't.

I suspect it's 1910s, pre WW1. That classical thing was fashionable and ladies wore slevless dresses which consorted well with an upper arm bangle. Brimingham was the power house of precious metals so not surprising it was made there.

 

And with good reason, it is perfect and can be used on any kind of object or building.

 

@Ownedbybear good to know re 9 CT or ct. That's a new piece of info for me to store away. Thanks!!

 

Most welcome. I like looking at your things.

 

Thanks!! Some hard decisions ahead about what to sell and what to keep. I love most of the pieces but I can't keep it all. Still can't believe how much jewellery my Gran had

 

Who told you you couldn't keep it all? They lied.