The fonts are consistent with a later date. Debora
Yes, those old commercial guys. Their skills were impressive. And all pre-computer. Debora
Ah, you've listed his work on eBay already. Debora
Can't be too old with a five digit telephone number. Internet says roughly 1963 to 1972 in Leeds. I imagine sign meant to be hung in window....
He would have done that as a kid. Born in 1921 or 1922. Father Lithuanian and Mother Polish. Four years of high school. Attended Art Institute...
Agree re unimportance of maker. A generic design. Value in the gold. Debora
Well, I'd think 1990s on when lobster claw clasps became ubiquitous. Debora
Here's a link to a previous thread re the lobster claw clasp which your bracelet has. It provides dating information fyi....
This is an international forum. Why don't you tell us in what part of the world you acquired the bracelet and what you were told about it? It...
That clasp doesn't appear to date from the 1867-1922 period. I think a maker's mark more likely. Debora
It's lovely. You have a good eye. Debora
Looks like pewter. Debora
Looks Aesthetic Movement to my eye. Debora
Looks Masonic to my eye. Debora
I'm amazed how many carved buzzards come up with a Google Images search. Debora
I'd like to meet the man... Debora
Honestly, there's a web site for everything, isn't there? Debora
I suggest you do an internet search and compare it with other examples that you find. Debora
Larger pieces of that wear can be pricey. https://www.sambuco.it/en/214-byzantine?id_category=214&n=51 Debora
Yes, of course. But the seller described it as "a bronze 19th century islamic dish" which is unlikely given it uses what appears to be the cross,...
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