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Bracelet

c. 1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gold openwork bracelet consisting of six rectangular plaques each containing a central turquoise cabochon, alternating with six matching square plaques each containing a blister pearl. The stones are set in open-backed collets with a grooved rim. The bracelet is fastened with a snap clasp under the end square plaque and has a safety chain attached, broken at one end.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold and gold wire set with turquoise cabochons and blister pearls
Brief description
Bracelet, gold, pearls and green turquoise, by Murrle, Bennett & Co, Pforzheim c. 1910
Physical description
Gold openwork bracelet consisting of six rectangular plaques each containing a central turquoise cabochon, alternating with six matching square plaques each containing a blister pearl. The stones are set in open-backed collets with a grooved rim. The bracelet is fastened with a snap clasp under the end square plaque and has a safety chain attached, broken at one end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 95mm
  • Width: 75mm
  • Depth: 4mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • MB[...] (On snap of clasp)
    Translation
    Probable mark of Murrle, Bennett & Co
  • 9 Ct (On snap of clasp)
    Translation
    9 carat standard gold
Credit line
Bequeathed by Gulderen Tekvar
Bibliographic references
  • This bracelet was included in an exhibition in Japan in 1999, item no.274, illustrated on p.149, caption on p.182, of the catalogue: The Liberty Style , Japan: Japan Art and Culture Association
  • This bracelet was included in an exhibition in Japan in 1983. Item no. J.90, illustrated on p.78, caption on p.81, of the catalogue: Arwas, Victor, 1983, Liberty Style , Japan: Parco. Reference note: Liberty Jewellery Sketch no. 9296
Collection
Accession number
M.90-2022

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Record createdMay 23, 2022
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