A late 19th-century articulated bracelet formed from broad faceted plaques of black material, each inlaid with a bold geometric cross motif in iridescent mother of pearl.
The contrast between the matte black and the shifting silver-gold surface of the shell gives the piece a remarkably modern graphic quality, while the simple drilled and linked construction is characteristic of Victorian jewellery.
In good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age.
A late 19th-century articulated bracelet formed from broad faceted plaques of black material, each inlaid with a bold geometric cross motif in iridescent mother of pearl.
The contrast between the matte black and the shifting silver-gold surface of the shell gives the piece a remarkably modern graphic quality, while the simple drilled and linked construction is characteristic of Victorian jewellery.
In good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age.
