Bracelet
ca. 1870 (made)
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The classical design is a development of a panelled bracelet shown by the firm at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867. By the 1850s bracelets had become an indispensable accessory. The French connoisseur Edmond Joly de Bammeville declared that the ‘daytime’ bracelet was the ‘main feature of national dress’ in England. Up to seven or eight of differing design might be worn between the wrist and elbow on both arms. Alternatively, they could be worn in pairs and even over gloves.
Distinctions of rank, age, occasion and dress determined what jewellery could be worn and when. One etiquette manual stated that diamonds, pearls and emeralds were for full evening wear only. In the daytime, women were expected to wear less elaborate jewellery.
Distinctions of rank, age, occasion and dress determined what jewellery could be worn and when. One etiquette manual stated that diamonds, pearls and emeralds were for full evening wear only. In the daytime, women were expected to wear less elaborate jewellery.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver bracelet of a classical design, in narrow panels, made by Phillips Brothers of Cockspur Street, England (London), about 1870 |
| Physical description | Silver bracelet of a classical design, in narrow panels so that it can be rolled up to fit into a barrel-shaped case. The bracelet bears the plumed mark of Phillips Brothers of Cockspur Street, and the firm's name stamped on the inside lining of the case. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mark of maker on reverse. |
| Object history | The classical design is a development of a panelled bracelet shown by the firm at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867. |
| Summary | The classical design is a development of a panelled bracelet shown by the firm at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1867. By the 1850s bracelets had become an indispensable accessory. The French connoisseur Edmond Joly de Bammeville declared that the ‘daytime’ bracelet was the ‘main feature of national dress’ in England. Up to seven or eight of differing design might be worn between the wrist and elbow on both arms. Alternatively, they could be worn in pairs and even over gloves. Distinctions of rank, age, occasion and dress determined what jewellery could be worn and when. One etiquette manual stated that diamonds, pearls and emeralds were for full evening wear only. In the daytime, women were expected to wear less elaborate jewellery. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.111-1978 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2006 |
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