Bulgarian Bracelet, side view

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Bulgarian Bracelet, side view

Posted by Lynn Ardent on December 30, 2014 at 4:26am

This is an Ottoman bracelet from Bulgaria, with repousse, stampings, and applied chain. The overall type is common but this is a particularly bold and more ornate example. The bracelet is low silver, with hollow parts that have small stones inside. I will post a picture of what it looked like before I cleaned it.105 grams, exterior is 7.5cm x 6cm.

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Mustafa J. Salem December 30, 2014 at 8:28am

beautiful piece,combination of various techniques makes it very special. It is a real treasure Lynn
Frankie Carter December 30, 2014 at 9:09am

The nicest example of this type that I`ve ever seen, Lyn.
Eva Baby December 30, 2014 at 11:17am

I am very impressed about the other photo (before cleaning - and after cleaning). It was worth it, it Looks so gorgeous now!
Betty December 30, 2014 at 12:20pm

This is a nice example, indeed. Does it rattle?
Lynn Ardent December 30, 2014 at 5:24pm

Thank you Mustafa, Frankie, Eva, and Betty. Yes it does softly rattle. The inside is very smooth and worn. The seller thought this was 19th century and I think he is probably right.

I really enjoy cleaning Ottoman pieces especially if they are lower silver. The tarnish they develop is amazing and the cleaning to remove it is very gentle, so the before and after is like magic.
Peter Hoesli December 31, 2014 at 10:29am

Dear Lynn: This is a very special cuff - Congratulations also for your cleaning efforts - it looks stunning! Peter
Lynn Ardent December 31, 2014 at 1:56pm

Thank you Peter. I knew you would enjoy it.

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Bulgarian Bracelet, side view

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