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Antique Victorian Silver Floral Enamel Bangle Bracelet

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Details: This lovely late Victorian/Aesthetic Movement sterling silver bangle bracelet is festooned with a variety of meaningful flowers in finely executed enamel. In the Victorian era nature lent its subtle grace for words not spoken in this time of restraint. Flowers were a way to display your feelings. On this piece daffodils symbolized unrequited love, cyclamen signal deep affection and morning glory represents love or love in vain. 

The bangle's mechanism opens and closes with a satisfying snap, the edges are rounded for comfort and the back of the bracelet is clean.  There is age appropriate wear to the silver and the enamel is in very good condition. This style of bangle is meant to fit snug to the wrist so it doesn't turn. A truly stellar and collectable one-of-a-kind piece. 

Time Period: Aesthetic Movement was the last time period of the Victorian Era, dating from late 1800's - 1901. The movement ideas were centered around art for art's sake and belief that the arts should provide and celebrate beauty. Prominent use of flowers, leaves and birds as well as a fascination with East Asian arts were common themes. The Victorian Era overall was defined by beauty, sentiment and romance. One sees theses influences clearly in this beautiful piece. Additionally the modern 1900's woman was more independent and casual and she wanted jewelry that reflected her more carefree lifestyle. Silver, brighter gemstones and less formal pieces were all the rage. 

Measurements: The bangle is .8" wide and 6.3" internal circumference. 

Origin: C. 1890's - 1900's, English.