FRENCH Victorian Solid SILVER Hinged Bracelet Chunky Bangle Antique Belle Epoque

Description

ABOUT:
Really beautiful antique solid silver hinged bangle bracelet with etched designs around the front of acanthus leaves and a geometric pattern.  It has a push button that contracts the clasp to slide out and click back in to close the bracelet securely.
This is an antique piece that I acquired in France from the Victorian to Belle Epoque period.  It is hallmarked with the French boar’s head mark for solid silver items.
MEASUREMENTS:
The inside opening a little over 2 1/4 by 2 inches.  My wrist is about 5 1/2 inches in diameter and it fits me nicely with a bit of room to spare but I cannot slide it off without opening the clasp.  The bracelet is 16mm wide.  It weighs 19 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
A few pinhead impressions to the smooth back half of the bracelet, made more notable by the mirrored finish there, it appears like a ripple here or there and a linear nick.  Surface wear, scuffs and scratches.  It polished up nicely and functions well, could be cleaned up further but I like patina on antique pieces.  Some tarnish in the hard to polish areas inside curved edge.  Hinge is nice and tight, clasp snaps closed securely.  I think it had loops for a safety chain at one time that are no longer there. Very beautiful design.  But as I deal in estate pieces, like all my listings, please note this is not a mint condition item.
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