A cuff-style coral beaded and rolled gold bracelet with the interesting addition of elephant hair. The hairs are taken from the elephant’s tail and are thick and wiry - this type of jewellery was made from the late 19th century onwards in India as souvenir jewellery and was popular among wealthy English visitors.
This bracelet likely dates from the early part of the 20th century and the rolled gold elements are bright and buttery. The gold sets off the deep salmon coral beads and the jet back elephant hair.
Details
Date: Circa 1920-1930
Hallmarks: No hallmarks - rolled gold
Length: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
A cuff-style coral beaded and rolled gold bracelet with the interesting addition of elephant hair. The hairs are taken from the elephant’s tail and are thick and wiry - this type of jewellery was made from the late 19th century onwards in India as souvenir jewellery and was popular among wealthy English visitors.
This bracelet likely dates from the early part of the 20th century and the rolled gold elements are bright and buttery. The gold sets off the deep salmon coral beads and the jet back elephant hair.
Details
Date: Circa 1920-1930
Hallmarks: No hallmarks - rolled gold
Length: 7.5 inches
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
