Gerd Rothmann, who was born in 1941, studied at the Staatlichen Zeichenakademie in Hanau. Rothmann, alongside his contemporaries Claus Bury and Fritz Maierhofer was part of the 1971 inaugural exhibition at the Electrum Gallery, London. All three broke with convention by combining a non-precious material, such as acrylic, with gold and were shown in Electrum's 1972 exhibition Objects and Acrylic Jewellery. He was one of a small group of pioneering artist-craftsmen who promoted the use of acrylic in jewellery in the early 1970s. This material complemented his enthusiasm for the bright colours and imagery of Pop Art.

This bracelet was intended to be part of a multiple set. The decorative panel, here a bagatelle game, slides off and may be substituted with another panel. His 1968 'Pulk Produkte' bangle and pendant used the same concept - a chromium plated brass bangle with three different acrylic panels which could be interchanged or hung on a chain to form a pendant. He described London in the 1970s as being a place where 'all hierarchical and social structures were being questioned'. In his work 'it was the search for new materials and multiple systems with interchangeable components which was vital'. His jewellery was in tune with the youthful fashions of the 1970s and the low cost of the materials made it accessible.

The design of bracelet shows an interest in movement and interaction with the wearer.The bracelet wearer can tilt their arm to permit the small silver balls to slide into the holes of the game.