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Large bracelet from old Tunisian Temporal

This was a very old, high grade silver temporal ornament from Tunisia. the ends were sharp and worn, so we had them replaced with ball finials. It now makes a great man's bracelet (or woman's!) and it has a wonderful, satiny patina. Fully hallmarked inside.
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  • Beautifully done. What a good idea to recycle it in this way.

  • Thank you Thelma, pieces like this often get recycled- melted or re-purposed, such as this bracelet when they don't have much of a function left (due to breakage or wear at the tops), so this was the best way to "save" a traditional piece.

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