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Bulgarian Bracelet

Posted by Lynn Ardent on March 22, 2015 at 1:55am
A 19th century Bulgarian bracelet with a dramatic swooping shape and deep carving. I think that first the design was cast, and then carved on top of the casting to make it sharper and deeper. With engraving, traces of gold gilding, and much of the original silver plating on top of a low silver. This is a very small bracelet, for a young woman. 95 grams.
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  • Mustafa J. Salem March 22, 2015 at 5:05am

    Beautiful cuff with very deep engravings. It is very interesting to know that it has a combination of casting and carving which had resulted quite deep engravings in the set. Its shape is also very interesting. Thanks for posting this peiece. For interesting and beautiful.

  • Thelma March 22, 2015 at 9:03am

    Another gorgeous bracelet, Lynn. A good collection piece.

  • Betty March 22, 2015 at 11:32am

    A lovely piece, Lynn, with beautiful and rather unusual engravings. Can you wear it?

  • Peter Hoesli March 25, 2015 at 9:48am

    Dear Lynn; This is a really beautiful example - Congratulations. These bracelets were given to young brides and should make them more fertile... With kind regards. Peter

  • Lynn Ardent March 28, 2015 at 5:03pm

    Thank you for your comments, Mustafa, Thelma, Betty, and Peter!   Betty, I can wear it and it is lovely on.   

  • Ann April 1, 2015 at 4:33pm

    Oh Lynn...I was trying to send you a message and goofed it - I wanted to tell you something about this bracelet so if you have a chance to send me a message so I can reply, please do!

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