Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Repousse 1.75" W Cuff Bracelet

Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Repousse 1.75" W Cuff Bracelet (image 3/[null, null, null, null])

Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Repousse 1.75" W Cuff Bracelet (image 4/[null, null, null, null])

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We have similar Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search “Nouveau” under our Buy-It-Now items.The PieceAge Circa : Art Nouveau Style C. 1890 - 1910Markings : Sterling and HBC on the inside of the bracelet, Tested, and GuaranteedCountry of Origin : UnknownBrand : HBCGram Weight : 33 GramsMetal Type : .925 Sterling SilverMaterial : --Main Stone : --Main Stone Measurements/Color : --Accent Stone : --Accent Stone Measurements/Color : --Stone Treatment : --Stone Cuts : --Item Measurements : The bracelet has a wearable length of 6.25" including the bottom wrist gap. The bottom wrist gap measures .75" wide but can easily be opened wider. The total wrist gap measures 2" wide. The top of the bracelet measures 1.75" wide.Bracelet Type : Cuff BraceletClosure/Clasp Type : Wrist GapLink Type : RepousseNotable Features : This bracelet was handmade during Retro period of the Art Deco era in the style of the earlier Art Nouveau period. The bracelet being made during the 1940's features a beautiful high relief hand hammered repousse motif throughout the bracelet.The bracelet is made of solid sterling silver and includes Art Nouveau inspired scrolling vine patterns throughout the top of the extra wide cuff. In the areas in between the scrolling patterns is hand chiseled/chased textured patterns to give the bracelet and even more beautiful appearance. Please don't miss your chance to own this very special part of history.Damage : Age appropriate wear.*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*The HistoryThe Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over production of many products, including some jewelry.The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Gree... read more

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